Senior Specialist, Client Development & Engagement

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s engagement database and other core information (e.g., engagement information, fact sheets, attorneys’ biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings/awards, practice area descriptions, and client contacts)

• Research and provide analysis about clients, competitors, markets, trends, and industries

• Maintain website content, attorney biographies, practice group descriptions, and other Client Development & Engagement and communications materials across multiple channels: web, print and electronic formats

• Assist with drafting customized pitches, responses to RFPs, and other marketing materials for new business opportunities and client meetings

• Serve as a resource regarding corporate practice areas, attorney expertise, related organizations, media and market positioning; stay abreast of developments and trends in the industry/market

• Work with other members of the Client Development & Engagement team to ensure consistent communication of key initiatives and cross-practice opportunities

• Help to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics (e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)

• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate

• Support Client Development & Engagement projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

• Work with stakeholders in other Departments and in other offices, as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, English, communications, marketing, or related field

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4 plus years of relevant experience

• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment

• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities

• Strong project management skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions, or recommendations an escalate as appropriate

• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy, and discretion

• Ability to effectively communicate and engage Partners and Senior members clients as appropriate

• Strong learning aptitude and demonstrated business development skill set

• Proven strong technical and presentation skills with value add essential in the role

• Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet internal and external client needs appropriate to their role, providing exceptional customer service

• Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices

• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel Preferred Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred

• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database a plus

• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred

• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 at the time of posting.