Global Awards & Directories Strategist

Dechert LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP is seeking a Recognition Manager within the global Marketing team to strengthen the firm’s reputation through strategic awards and directory activity. You will lead submissions, interviews and writing, while coordinating with external consultants and senior partners to maximize award profiles and rankings.

You will manage complex projects, stay ahead of industry trends, and collaborate across time zones to drive impactful outcomes for clients and the firm.

Qualifications

• Natural storyteller with strong editorial writing and ability to distill complex subjects.
• Experience with legal awards or directories and rankings reporting.
• Strong project management, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess award criteria and engage senior stakeholders to select nominees.
• Manage production of large, complex submissions and interview lawyers for insights.
• Oversee input from external contributors and edit drafts ahead of deadlines.
• Develop strategy to enhance client team profiles via awards submissions.
• Coordinate with chiefs and partners to amplify award success externally.
• Advise on directory submissions and stay current on industry trends.
• Train new joiners on directories best practices.
• Manage relationships with external consultants on submission prep.
• Gather and share directory ranking results with Communications.
• Liaise with Chambers/Legal500 on editorial and budget questions.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Discretion

International collaboration

Job description

Dechert LLP is seeking a Recognition Manager within the global Marketing team to strengthen the firm’s reputation through strategic awards and directory activity. You will lead submissions, interviews and writing, while coordinating with external consultants and senior partners to maximize award profiles and rankings.

You will manage complex projects, stay ahead of industry trends, and collaborate across time zones to drive impactful outcomes for clients and the firm.