Senior Manager, Communications

About the role

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Communications to join the Communications and broader Client Development and Engagement team. The role requires exceptional research, writing, and editing skills, organizational excellence, and the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling media and thought leadership narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications and visibility strategies in partnership with senior Communications team members, including press releases, website content, and related efforts highlighting Firm developments, capabilities, transactions and litigation victories.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to elevate the profile of Firm practices and partners through media engagement, thought leadership campaigns, and media commentary; prepare related messaging and background materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts and facilitate the cultivation of media relationships for priority partners.
• Develop strategy and execution for contributed content and digital channels, including bylined articles, website updates (partner biographies, practice content), and LinkedIn content in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support Firm positioning through awards and market intelligence, assisting in awards and survey strategy and preparation, monitoring industry media and newswires, and providing competitive intelligence on peer-firm activity.
• Support Communications and Client Development and Engagement Department initiatives and operations, including in the development of marketing and promotional materials, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to broader Firm projects, policies, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred major in Communications, English, Marketing, Advertising or related field
• 8 + years of relevant experience in strategic communications, media relations or marketing communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business and reputational challenges and proactively develop strategic solutions
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess priorities, make recommendations, and operate effectively amid ambiguity
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Managing strategic marketing or communications initiatives at a national or global level, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience working with media across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience overseeing website content and digital communications

Qualifications

• Ability to synthesize complex legal and business concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to media, clients and other external audiences
• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess priorities, make recommendations, and operate effectively amid ambiguity
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Project management and organizational skills

Benefits

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $250,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Company

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.