Senior Manager, Firm Recognition

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Firm Recognition to join the firm. Within this position, the Sr. Manager will co-lead the Firm Recognition team, sharing responsibility for the team’s operations, strategy, and global collaboration. The manager will oversee the submission process for legal directories including Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR.  The role will lead the process for various Firm, practice and attorney award submissions and certain Firm-related surveys. The Manager will supervise the daily activity of group personnel and ensures operating needs are met. Additionally, the manager will provide problem solving assistance and participates in large department projects requiring cross-functional coordination.

This position will be based in our New York office and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Coordinates processes for various directories submissions including, but not limited to, various Chambers guides, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and IFLR.
• Leads compilation of awards and directories submissions that are of strategic importance to the Firm.
• Ensures that directories and awards results are appropriately marketed and communicated in relevant internal and external channels.
• Strategizes with Firm leaders about how to best position the Firm, practices and individual partners in various submissions.
• Interfaces and meets regularly with editors, publishers, and researchers of legal directories and other relevant publications to maintain relationships, negotiate pricing, stay up-to-date on tools and offerings, and update standard of practice (SOP) guidance and communication/submission templates.
• Communicates frequently and proactively with partners and colleagues about current editorial guidance and how it informs submission strategies for directories, including managing client participation and related communications, staying informed on current trends, and latest guidance on formatting style and content.
• Advises and assists practice leaders and partners in connection with directory and awards interviews.
• Conducts research and maintains a working knowledge of priority recognition opportunities and peer involvement
• Oversees the compilation of comparative rankings analyses and other directories and awards-focused research projects.
• Provides regular updates to directories about new matters, promotions and other noteworthy Firm and practice developments as appropriate.
• Oversees Firm practice and biography updates for various directories.
• Ensures deal/matter narratives included in awards and directory submissions are vetted with relevant internal stakeholders and added to the Firm’s experience database for access by global marketing colleagues.
• Collaborates effectively with other Global BDM teams on internal/external communication of recognition results, including advance coordination on social media positioning and updating practice descriptions, attorney bios and other key marketing materials.
• Documents how we cooperate with each directory (send submissions, interviews, etc.) and publicize final results, and trains other team members globally on this process.
• Conducts practice-specific directory comparisons.
• Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices relative to wider industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals, including appropriate use of proprietary AI tools and protocol.
• Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process.
• Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans.
• Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Effectively utilizes the Firm’s performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees,