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1) Public Relations Manager – DC or NYC The Public Relations Manager works closely with the Head of Communications to build the profile of the law firm, its practice groups, and its partners. The Public Relations Manager also works on global media relations and profile-raising initiatives with the global public relations team. This position can be located in Washington, DC or New York. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Build relationships with key reporter contacts - includes fielding media inquiries and contacting appropriate members of the firm for response. Identify and pursue potential media opportunities for the firm with a particular focus on the U.S. offices, including selecting the appropriate media outlets for key departments, practice groups, offices and partners. Build news feed from practices and offices to ensure key matters, people and other activities are highlighted in the media. Work closely with marketing and business development managers, coordinators, and members of the communications and media relations teams. Develop drafts of submissions and nominations for various publications and surveys. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of activities of Media Relations Specialist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of public relations experience required. Previous experience with professional service/law firm(s), PR agency or journalism background preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. Effective interpersonal and team working skills. Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment. Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional-level staff, and peers. An ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. General understanding of legal and business concepts, or the capacity to learn them quickly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). BA or BS in public relations, communications or related field is preferred OFFICE HOURS: 9 am to 6 pm, including lunch hours Must be flexible to work additional hours as necessary CONTACT: Emily@legalplacements.com 2) Public Relations Manager - NY Type of position: Direct Hire ( Permanent FTE) Overview: Work with various members of the marketing team to help build the profile of the firm. Responsibilities: Build relationships with reporters, identify media opportunities, build news feed from offices and departments, and work with various members of the marketing, business development and communication teams. Qualifications: BA/BS in public relations or a related field of study and 5+ years of public relations experience. Prior experience with a professional service firm, or P/R agency. Prior supervisory experience. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and Microsoft Office skills. Contact: mmoravsky@adampersonnel.com 3) Marketing Manager - Finance Practice Group (NY $140 or $120 DC) NY (Strong Preference) OR DC This position supports the marketing activities of the Finance Practice group which includes the following practice areas: Project Finance (as well as Public Finance), Business Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking, and Debt Capital Markets, helping to frame and drive the marketing strategy and support business development and internal and external profile raising initiatives. The marketing manager will work closely with the CMO, Regional Marketing Director, Practice Group Leader and Practice Area Leaders to ensure that the groups' marketing initiatives help drive the overall firm strategy. The position will be located in New York City or Washington, DC. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Finance practice group and practice area leaders and partners as well as marketing leadership to develop and implement marketing goals, initiatives and strategies to support business development. Assist Finance group and area leadership in creating and implementing strategic plans and budgets. Help create strategy for and manage responses to RFPs, customized pitches and business development presentations. Evaluate practice group strengths and conduct research on existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends to aid in the development of marketing plans, pitches, presentations and proposals. Identify cross-selling opportunities within existing practice group clients and other firm clients and work with business development team and attorneys to expand client relationships. Gather and maintain information on Finance group experience for inclusion in marketing collateral, league table reporting and deal of the year reporting. optimizing use of firm technology. Work with the firm's communications team to build profile for the practice (internally and, as appropriate, externally) by publicizing victories, news items, events and relevant articles. Read industry, legal, and business publications to remain aware of trends that may impact the firm's practice and to identify opportunities for promoting the practice. Provide support on other strategic business development and promotional initiatives as needed. Assist the recruiting department with the integration of lateral partners and counsel. Assist these attorneys and certain other key attorneys in developing personal business development plans. Produce and manage seminars, receptions, trade show booths, and other marketing-oriented events and activities, including but not limited to mailing list creation, event promotion, development of invitations and other client communications, concept development, and vendor selection. Create and regularly update all web and print marketing collateral, including brochures, practice group descriptions, deal and case lists, and biographies. Assist in the development and production of internal and client newsletters, and regularly evaluate the need for these types of communications. In coordination with the communications team, evaluate sponsorships and opportunities to participate in various directories. Negotiate agreements and manage participation in sponsorships and directories in order to ensure that the firm receives the maximum return on its investment. Work with practice area leaders to plan practice meetings and retreats, and advise practice leaders regarding steps needed to achieve group goals. QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years experience preferred, preferably in a professional services industry Bachelor's degree preferred Knowledge of the financial services industry and, in particular, project finance a big plus Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment Excellent writing and presentation skills and an exacting attention to detail in all work product. Project and team management experience Excellent research skills Tara Gray SNI Legal 703-527-5544 tgray@snilegal.com 4) Public Relations Manager (125 NY or 110 DC) The Public Relations Manager works closely with the Head of Communications to build the profile of the firm, its practice groups, and its partners. The Public Relations Manager also works on global media relations and profile-raising initiatives with the global public relations team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Build relationships with key reporter contacts - includes fielding media inquiries and contacting appropriate members of the firm for response. Identify and pursue potential media opportunities for the firm with a particular focus on the U.S. offices, including selecting the appropriate media outlets for key departments, practice groups, offices and partners. Build news feed from practices and offices to ensure key matters, people and other activities are highlighted in the media. Work closely with marketing and business development managers, coordinators, and members of the communications and media relations teams. Develop drafts of submissions and nominations for various publications and surveys. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of public relations experience required. Previous experience with professional service/law firm(s), PR agency or journalism background preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, professional-level staff, and peers. General understanding of legal and business concepts, or the capacity to learn them quickly. BA or BS in public relations, communications or related field is preferred. Tara Gray SNI Legal 703-527-5544 tgray@snilegal.com 5) Head of Communications (up to $175k) NY or DC The Head of Communications works closely with the CMO and all members of the Media Relations and Communications team globally and outside agencies to build the profile of the firm, its partners, and its practice groups. The Director has primary responsibility for firm-wide media relations on a national and, working with international colleagues, also on a global scale. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drive media and communications efforts to build profile for the firm, key practices, sectors and individuals consistent with the brand and overall business strategy Manage the internal communications program, working with international clients Manage the communications team in the US and align efforts consistent with firm strategy Build relationships with key reporter contacts - includes fielding media inquiries and contacting appropriate members of the firm for response. Oversight and execution of U.S. press releases for lateral hires and promotions, new office openings, precedent-setting deals/cases, significant practice and firm-wide rankings, and other significant matters; distribution and posting of releases on hhlaw.com. Oversight of U.S. practice, attorney, office and firm-wide surveys, rankings, and directory listings; researching and recommending initiatives that provide the highest visibility for the firm. Identify and pursue potential media opportunities for the firm with a particular focus on the U.S. offices, including selecting the appropriate media outlets for key departments, practice groups, offices and partners. Build news feed from practices and offices to ensure key matters, people and other activities are highlighted in the media. Shape and manage execution of social media strategy Work closely with directors, marketing managers, coordinators and members of the firm's communications team. Help drive events and other client communications activities to build brand and profile QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of media relations or journalism experience. Public relations agency background and experience with professional service/law firm(s) a plus. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. General understanding of legal and business concepts, or the capacity to learn them quickly.. A BS or BA degree in marketing, communications or related field is preferred. MBA preferred Tara Gray SNI Legal 703-527-5544 tgray@snilegal.com Beth Huffman Director of Media Relations and Communications Dechert LLP 2929 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 +1 215 994 6761 (direct) +1 267 616 2715 (mobile) beth.huffman@dechert.com www.dechert.com Follow Dechert on Twitter @dechertllp This e-mail is from Dechert LLP, a law firm, and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy or distribute the e-mail or any attachments. Instead, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail and any attachments. Thank you.