Recognition Manager: Global Awards & Directories

Dechert LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP in the United States seeks a Recognition Manager to strengthen the firm's reputation through strategic awards and directory activity. The role combines editorial judgment, writing skills and event management.

Working within the firm’s global Marketing team, you will drive submissions, interview lawyers, curate essays, and coordinate with external consultants to ensure timely, high-quality submissions. You will also lead strategy for directories with Chambers and Legal500 involvement.

Qualifications

• Natural storyteller with years of editorial experience and ability to distill complex topics clearly.
• Experience with legal awards or major directories and rankings reporting is essential.
• Strong project management and organizational instincts with tight deadlines.
• Discretion handling sensitive information in a professional services environment.
• Ability to work on international projects across multiple time zones.
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess award criteria and select nominees for profiling with senior stakeholders.
• Manage large, complex submissions; interview lawyers to gather insights and write engaging essays.
• Oversee input from external contributors and edit drafts ahead of deadlines.
• Develop strategy to enhance client legal teams' profiles through submissions.
• Coordinate with chambers/legal500 and promote ranking successes.

Skills

Editorial

Awards submissions

Project management

Stakeholder management

Legal directories

Writing

Job description

Dechert LLP in the United States seeks a Recognition Manager to strengthen the firm's reputation through strategic awards and directory activity. The role combines editorial judgment, writing skills and event management.

Working within the firm’s global Marketing team, you will drive submissions, interview lawyers, curate essays, and coordinate with external consultants to ensure timely, high-quality submissions. You will also lead strategy for directories with Chambers and Legal500 involvement.