Directories, Awards and Matters Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
4 days a week in office – please note that this position can also be filled in any of our offices across Canada
This role calls for strong project management and standout communication skills ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, leadership-engaged environment and is eager to make a visible contribution.
You will be focusing on:
- Work with firm leadership to develop and implement a strategic approach to directories, awards, and league tables to bolster our brand and reputation nationally and in local markets.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to ensure our submissions algin with the firm’s strategy and support national and regional growth.
- Measure performance against our market priorities and competitors.
- Prepare analysis reports and present quarterly findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Develop and maintain best practices and guidelines.
- Manage the firm’s day-to-day relationship with directory and league table publishers and supporting vendors.
Directories
- Project manage all legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500, including practice and vendor liaison, workback schedules, and internal communications.
- Provide research, analysis, and strategic recommendations for submissions content and tone.
- May include submission drafting, editing, and proofreading, and preparing for directory interviews.
- Serve as Canadian contact for Global directories team.
Awards
- Oversee the project management of all legal professional award nominations to help grow the profile and market position of the firm and select lawyers, and to support clients.
- May include nomination drafting, editing, and project management.
Matter management
- Develop and implement processes to collect information about legal mandates and ensure content is accessible, current, and able to support multiple marketing functions.
- Manage and oversee the Canadian matter collection process across all practice areas, including developing best practices, increasing engagement, and conducting follow-up as required.
- Manage the matter promotion process and work with various teams to ensure matters are posted across internal and external channels.
Vancouver Salary: $102 000 - $141 000. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.
What you bring to the role:
- 7+ years of experience in marketing, business development, or a related role in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience developing and managing legal directory and award submissions a significant asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with people across the organization, at all levels.
- Strong research and writing skills with an aptitude for process analysis and continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading experience.
- Possesses a high level of business acumen and an understanding of client objectives and the marketplace.
- Bilingual in French and English a strong asset
Why join our team:
- Hybrid work environment
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Benefit premiums paid by the firm
- Telemedicine services
- Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
- Training and development programs based on your interests and needs
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright .
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
Law around the world
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About Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We are recognized for our client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Our sector focus extends across our locations and gives us the ability to transcend traditional law firm boundaries, allowing our lawyers to interconnect and share knowledge across jurisdictions, practice groups and regulatory fronts to provide an integrated and streamlined service globally. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Directories, Awards and Matters Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
4 days a week in office – please note that this position can also be filled in any of our offices across Canada
This role calls for strong project management and standout communication skills ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, leadership-engaged environment and is eager to make a visible contribution.
You will be focusing on:
- Work with firm leadership to develop and implement a strategic approach to directories, awards, and league tables to bolster our brand and reputation nationally and in local markets.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to ensure our submissions algin with the firm’s strategy and support national and regional growth.
- Measure performance against our market priorities and competitors.
- Prepare analysis reports and present quarterly findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Develop and maintain best practices and guidelines.
- Manage the firm’s day-to-day relationship with directory and league table publishers and supporting vendors.
Directories
- Project manage all legal directory submissions, including Chambers and Legal 500, including practice and vendor liaison, workback schedules, and internal communications.
- Provide research, analysis, and strategic recommendations for submissions content and tone.
- May include submission drafting, editing, and proofreading, and preparing for directory interviews.
- Serve as Canadian contact for Global directories team.
Awards
- Oversee the project management of all legal professional award nominations to help grow the profile and market position of the firm and select lawyers, and to support clients.
- May include nomination drafting, editing, and project management.
Matter management
- Develop and implement processes to collect information about legal mandates and ensure content is accessible, current, and able to support multiple marketing functions.
- Manage and oversee the Canadian matter collection process across all practice areas, including developing best practices, increasing engagement, and conducting follow-up as required.
- Manage the matter promotion process and work with various teams to ensure matters are posted across internal and external channels.
Vancouver Salary: $102 000 - $141 000. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.
What you bring to the role:
- 7+ years of experience in marketing, business development, or a related role in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience developing and managing legal directory and award submissions a significant asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with people across the organization, at all levels.
- Strong research and writing skills with an aptitude for process analysis and continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading experience.
- Possesses a high level of business acumen and an understanding of client objectives and the marketplace.
- Bilingual in French and English a strong asset
Why join our team:
- Hybrid work environment
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Benefit premiums paid by the firm
- Telemedicine services
- Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
- Training and development programs based on your interests and needs
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright .
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
Law around the world
nortonrosefulbright.com
About Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We are recognized for our client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Our sector focus extends across our locations and gives us the ability to transcend traditional law firm boundaries, allowing our lawyers to interconnect and share knowledge across jurisdictions, practice groups and regulatory fronts to provide an integrated and streamlined service globally. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.