Senior Manager, Communications

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett • San Francisco, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Communications team elevates the profile of Simpson Thacher, its practices and its lawyers through clear, differentiated messages and storytelling that showcase our market-leading work and engage all stakeholders. It drives disciplined, high-impact communications across channels to strengthen reputation and amplify visibility of the Firm at the forefront of the market. The Senior Manager of Communications works as part of the Communications and broader Client Development and Engagement team to raise the profile of the Firm, its practices and lawyers through media engagement and thought leadership more broadly, including through promoting newsworthy transactions, litigation matters, as well as through the development of related thought leadership, social media and awards content more broadly. 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.

Requirements

• 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior