Global Rankings & Awards Strategy Lead

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Manager Rankings & Awards in Chicago to lead the firm’s participation in legal directories and rankings. You will oversee submissions, advise lawyers, coordinate global efforts, and report results to firm management.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years of management, exceptional writing and research skills, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Training, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Excellent research skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Firm’s participation in key legal directories and other rankings and awards to increase recognition for the Firm and its lawyers.
• Advises lawyers and liaisons on submissions and interview preparation in line with strategic goals.
• Manages resources and processes for submissions, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Oversees calendar, submissions, client references, and interviews globally in coordination with BD and Marketing.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Coaching

Presentation

Research

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexTrack

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Senior Manager Rankings & Awards in Chicago to lead the firm’s participation in legal directories and rankings. You will oversee submissions, advise lawyers, coordinate global efforts, and report results to firm management.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years of management, exceptional writing and research skills, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.