Manager, Client Development - Mergers & Acquisitions

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP•Washington, DC

7d•$180,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Manager, Client Development & Engagement – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This role supports strategic plans and objectives for the M&A practice group, client/industry groups, and Partners. The Manager will manage relationships and serve as a resource for communications, administration, research, reporting, marketing, project coordination, and strategic plan implementation to ensure growth and consistency in the Firm’s key business initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing teams and complex projects.
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
Creative and innovative thinker, generating ideas that create value and improve processes.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and web-based research.
Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent research and analytical abilities.
Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally.
Ability to anticipate business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen.
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field.
3 years as a practicing lawyer in a M&A related role is highly desirable.
Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm.
Familiarity with experience management databases such as Content Pilot or Foundation.
Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Client Development & Engagement team and Partners in implementing business development strategies and action plans for the M&A practice and select industry groups.
Support Partners and other firm administrative departments with presentation development, pitches and responses to RFPs for new business, and internal presentations and varied practice management duties.
Collaborate with Senior Client Development & Engagement team members and the Communications team to support profile raising initiatives and other PR/communications-related initiatives, including key corporate events such as speaking engagements, business association networking, writing opportunities and media events.
Liaise with Client Development & Engagement team members and Partners to develop and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, engagement lists and other business development materials.
Assist with and oversee competitive intelligence, industry and market trends and research, as well as analysis of clients and potential clients.
Prepare and oversee management of directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories and publications.
Manage and oversee client events, independently or collaboratively, including program development, participant coordination and logistics.
Work with Client Development & Engagement team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems.
Management of junior team members; participate in onboarding and training of junior team members; project manage and review various workstreams; mentor and help to set goals and professional milestones.
Perform and manage projects, other duties and initiatives as assigned, including dedicated support for the Firm's client teams initiative and other priority client initiatives.