Global Legal Directories & Awards Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Legal Directories & Awards Manager to join their dynamic Business Development & Marketing team in Cambridge. This unique role offers an ambitious professional the chance to shape the firm's reputation in the legal sector. You will lead the submission processes for legal directories and awards, ensuring global consistency and compliance while collaborating with a diverse team across regions. The firm values innovation and support, providing ample opportunities for career growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Global Opportunities

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal directories programs is essential.
• Background in business development/marketing within professional services is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global legal directories and awards submission program.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment.
• Draft submissions for directories and awards as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Background in Business Development/Marketing

Job description

Global Legal Directories & Awards Manager, Cambridge

Kennedys is seeking a Global Legal Directories & Awards Manager to join our Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, as well as the global BD&M leadership team, to develop and execute a legal directories & awards strategy, managing the directories and awards submission processes worldwide.

This is a new role offering a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional to impact a growing, global law firm, enhancing our reputation in the market.

Team

The BD&M team promotes Kennedys' services, supporting the firm's global growth across five regions: APAC, EMEA, LATAM, UK, and the US. The role reports to the Head of Marketing and Communications and works with all global functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the global legal directories and awards submission program, collaborating with regional BD&M colleagues.
2. Engage stakeholders across the network to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment.
3. Develop policies and processes to ensure global consistency.
4. Build infrastructure to track deadlines, standardize processes, implement best practices, and share rankings and quotes.
5. Provide editorial support, guidance, and quality control.
6. Draft submissions for directories and awards as needed.
7. Ensure data compliance when sharing client and matter information.
8. Manage relationships with directory and awards providers.
9. Oversee the firm's award submission process to enhance our profile.

Required Experience

• Experience managing legal directories programs is essential; experience with awards programs is desirable.
• Background in business development/marketing within professional services is required.
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and influencing skills are necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual global team and demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Please inform us if you need any support or adjustments to apply.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services, with over 2,500 staff across 45 offices worldwide. We handle a broad range of legal services, with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in insurance and liability claims.

What We Offer

We welcome talented professionals at all levels to join our expanding global team. We foster a culture of approachability, support, and innovation, offering career development, global opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.