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Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Senior Awards and Rankings Manager

The Senior Awards and Rankings Manager leads the Firm's global submissions strategy and execution. This role is responsible for maximizing the Firm's visibility and reputation across key legal directories (including Chambers and Legal 500), industry rankings, surveys, league tables and awards programs.

While working under the general direction of the Director of Communications and Public Relations, the Senior Manager partners with attorneys, Marketing and Business Development, and PR teams to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for legal directory submissions, awards, and rankings aligned with Firm priorities. The Senior Manager also manages external agencies and business partners in the development of high-quality submissions on behalf of the Firm, the attorneys and practice groups.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive, results-driven approach. Experience with legal directories, awards, and external agency management is required. This role has one direct report.

The Senior Awards and Rankings Manager can sit in our Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., or Los Angeles office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Awards and Rankings Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for legal directory submissions, awards, and rankings aligned with Firm priorities.

• Identify opportunities to elevate the Firm's profile across practices, industries, and geographies.

• Maintain a forward-looking calendar of submissions, deadlines, and strategic priorities.

Submissions Management

• Lead end-to-end development of submissions, including information gathering, drafting, editing, and final production.

• Translate complex legal work into clear, compelling narratives that highlight impact, innovation, and client value.

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all submissions.

• Partner with attorneys, practice leaders, and marketing and business development colleagues to gather matter details, client references, and supporting materials.

• Provide guidance and best practices to attorneys on submissions strategy and positioning.

• Update league tables, surveys, and directory profiles as new Firm developments arise, including attorney hires, press releases, practice updates, and other notable news.

Collaboration

• Partner with the PR and Communications team to develop internal and external communications announcing rankings and awards, reinforcing the Firm's brand visibility.

• Coordinate across departments to ensure alignment with broader marketing and business development efforts.

Performance Tracking and Insights

• Track and analyze results across rankings and awards to measure performance and identify trends.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to Firm leadership and stakeholders.

• Use data to refine strategy and improve future submissions.

Process Improvements and Innovation

• Develop and implement processes, tools, and templates to streamline submissions and improve efficiency.

• Stay current on changes in ranking methodologies and industry trends.

• Continuously enhance the quality and impact of submissions through innovation and best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has one direct report.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field with ten (10) years of relevant experience in business development or marketing in a law firm, professional services firm or other similar organization. Prior experience working at a large law firm and strong knowledge of legal directories is required.

• Exceptional organizational, research, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including advanced copywriting and copyediting proficiency. Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, media, publishers, and external vendors.

• Highly detail-oriented, with proven ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

• Ability to exercises sound judgment, strong problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking, while maintaining the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.

• Dependable and collaborative team player who works effectively with others while also demonstrating initiative, independent decision-making, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

• Committed to delivering exceptional client service.

• Experience managing external agencies is preferred but not required.

• Experience working with legal directories (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, etc.) is required.

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work extended hours and communicate outside standard business hours as needed to meet critical deadlines.

• Strong computer and technological skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

For our New York Office, the annualized salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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