Associate Director, Funds Client Development

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks an Associate Director, Client Development – Funds, to lead global client development initiatives for Funds practices. You will coordinate pitches, create high-quality materials, and design event strategies to advance client relationships and sponsor engagement.

You will guide partners on market positioning, growth opportunities, and cross-practice integration, shaping priorities and ensuring clear, competitive firm communications to clients and the market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with partners and senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pitches, proposals, and RFP responses for Funds and related areas.
• Develop and execute client plans, relationship strategies, and pipelines.
• Oversee submissions for directories, rankings, and recognitions.
• Produce differentiated client-facing materials and maintain accurate data across systems.
• Manage budgets and cross-practice, cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D.

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks an Associate Director, Client Development – Funds, to lead global client development initiatives for Funds practices. You will coordinate pitches, create high-quality materials, and design event strategies to advance client relationships and sponsor engagement.

You will guide partners on market positioning, growth opportunities, and cross-practice integration, shaping priorities and ensuring clear, competitive firm communications to clients and the market.