Managing directories, awards, and matters for a Canadian law firm. Strategizing with leadership and overseeing submissions and market positioning efforts.
Responsibilities
Work with firm leadership to develop and implement a strategic approach to directories, awards, and league tables to bolster our brand and reputation nationally and in local markets.
Provide strategic advice and guidance to ensure our submissions align with the firm’s strategy and support national and regional growth.
Measure performance against our market priorities and competitors.
Prepare analysis reports and present quarterly findings and recommendations to leadership.
Develop and maintain best practices and guidelines.
Manage the firm’s day-to-day relationship with directory and league table publishers and supporting vendors.
Project manage all legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500, including practice and vendor liaison, workback schedules, and internal communications.
Provide research, analysis, and strategic recommendations for submissions content and tone.
Oversee the project management of all legal professional award nominations to help grow the profile and market position of the firm and select lawyers, and to support clients.
May include submission drafting, editing, and project management.
Develop and implement processes to collect information about legal mandates and ensure content is accessible, current, and able to support multiple marketing functions.
Manage and oversee the Canadian matter collection process across all practice areas, including developing best practices, increasing engagement, and conducting follow-up as required.
Manage the matter promotion process and work with various teams to ensure matters are posted across internal and external channels.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in marketing, business development, or a related role in a law firm or professional services environment.
Experience developing and managing legal directory and award submissions a significant asset.
Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with people across the organization, at all levels.
Strong research and writing skills with an aptitude for process analysis and continuous improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading experience.
Possesses a high level of business acumen and an understanding of client objectives and the marketplace.
Bilingual in French and English a strong asset.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Benefit premiums paid by the firm
Telemedicine services
Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
Training and development programs based on your interests and needs
Directeur périscolaire constructing educational projects and managing teams for children aged 3 to 11. Overseeing activities, safety, and well - being in a structured environment.
Associate Director driving JOLT's media analytics strategy across North America and the UK. Building audience intelligence and insights for commercial success in a expanding markets.
Center Director managing Older Adult Centers at Greenwich House. Overseeing daily operations, developing programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations while building community relationships.
Assistant Director of Nursing managing healthcare professionals at Great Lakes Management. Focused on leading teams and ensuring resident care quality in assisted living communities.
Executive Director overseeing strategy, delivery, and support of data and analytics capabilities at USAA. Partnering with executives to drive innovation and achieve strategic objectives in a hybrid work setting.
Associate Director overseeing fundraising and development activities for American Cancer Society. Leading a team to achieve significant revenue targets and build community relationships.
Assistant Director overseeing Health Analytics research team for 32BJ Health Fund. Driving data strategy and analytics initiatives for comprehensive health benefits to union members.
Director of Individual Giving advancing MCA’s mission through philanthropy. Overseeing all individual giving aspects and cultivating donor relationships in a dynamic museum environment.
Director of Category Leader for Contract Manufacturing at Entegris. Responsible for executing external supply - network strategy and managing procurement processes across global teams.