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About the Role

The Senior Manager of Communications raises the profile of the Firm, its practices, and lawyers through media engagement and thought leadership. This 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, including press releases, website content, and 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 messaging and background materials for media engagement and thought leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and contacts.
• Facilitate the cultivation of media relationships for priority partners.
• Develop strategy and execution for contributed content and digital channels, including bylined articles, website updates, and LinkedIn content.
• Support Firm positioning through awards and market intelligence, including awards and survey strategy and preparation.
• Monitor industry media and newswires, and provide competitive intelligence on peer-firm activity.
• Support Communications and Client Development and Engagement Department initiatives and operations.
• Assist in the development of marketing and promotional materials.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to broader Firm projects, policies, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal and business concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to media, clients, and other external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business and reputational challenges and proactively develop strategic solutions.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess priorities, make recommendations, and operate effectively amid ambiguity.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience 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.

Skills

• Strategic communications
• Media relations
• Marketing communications
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Relationship building
• Judgment
• Discretion
• Diplomacy
• Synthesizing complex information
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Media engagement
• Thought leadership
• Content development
• Digital communications
• Awards and market intelligence
• Competitive intelligence

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Major in Communications, English, Marketing, Advertising or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $220,000 to $250,000

Benefits

• This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

About the Company

• Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms, established in 1884 with approximately 2,000 lawyers.
• The Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.
• The Communications team elevates the profile of Simpson Thacher, its practices, and its lawyers through clear, differentiated messages and storytelling.
• It drives disciplined, high-impact communications across channels to strengthen reputation and amplify visibility of the Firm at the forefront of the market.

Equal Opportunity

• Simpson Thacher is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status.
• This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.