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The Planet Group is seeking an on-site Senior Public Relations Manager to join one of our legal services clients.
Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 Location: On-site 5 days a week in Chicago or New York
The Senior Public Relations Manager is part of a global team of marketing and business development professionals. The Senior Public Relations Manager plans, directs, strategically evaluates and manages the Firm’s participation with key legal directories, publications and other rankings and awards organizations to increase rankings and recognition for the Firm and its lawyers. She/he provides leadership to the Rankings & Awards team and works closely with and collaborates with Marketing colleagues, other Firm departments, lawyers and Firm management.
Senior Public Relations Manager Responsibilities:
Leads the Firm’s participation in key legal directories and other rankings and awards organizations in order to increase rankings and recognition for the Firm and its lawyers in alignment with the Firm’s strategic priorities, and to maximize the firm’s investment.
Liaises with directory management and researchers to understand methodology and submission guidelines as well as other information specific to the directory or Sidley and uses that information to maximize process efficiency.
Advises lawyers and business development liaisons on preparing successful legal directory submissions, choosing client references and preparing lawyers for interviews in a way that is in keeping with strategic considerations.
Manage resources and processes for executing submissions that emphasizes efficiency, collaboration and results by leveraging research, analysis, technology and best practices in order to effectively meet submission guidelines and continually improve the quality of submissions.
Communicates and advocates the Firm’s strategy regarding participation in key legal directories and other rankings and awards to key stakeholders.
Oversees research calendars, submissions, client references and lawyer interviews globally, in close coordination with members of Business Development and Marketing.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (Firm management; practice leaders; Pro Bono and Diversity Committees, Strategic Planning), to determine the approach to identify and coordinate cross-practice or cross-department submissions such as Law 360 Practice Group of the Year.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (Firm management; practice leaders; Pro Bono and Diversity Committees, Strategic Planning), to determine the approach to identify and coordinate cross-practice or cross-department submissions such as Law 360 Practice Group of the Year.
Provides leadership and operational support to the Rankings & Awards Team, including direct reporting oversight of marketing professionals, coaching and training, delivering performance feedback and reviews, hiring, handling HR issues and any other tasks related to a direct reporting relationship.
Senior Public Relations Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a manager.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Training, coaching, and presentation skills.
Excellent research skills.
Preferred
Prior work experience developing and producing global submissions for publications in the marketing department of an AmLaw 100-sized firm.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good judgment.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job.
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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