Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Manager, Awards & Rankings (Manager) will be an integral member of the Goodwin team responsible for overseeing awards and rankings initiatives globally. The Manager works directly with fellow marketing and communications colleagues, members of the firm’s Global Operations Team and firm lawyers to manage Goodwin’s legal directories and awards processes. They will help develop awards and rankings strategies and assist in the creation of award-winning submissions, press releases, firm profiles, and website content. The Manager reports to the Director of Communications.
What You Will Do:
Create and manage a global awards and rankings schedule that tracks relevant recognitions at the firmwide, practice group, and individual level and aligns with the firm’s strategic goals and business objectives.
Manage the firm’s global legal directories submissions process, primarily focused on Chambers and The Legal 500.
Draft and edit Goodwin firm profiles in the relevant rankings and directories across relevant geographies.
Lead management of the submissions process and ensure adherence to deadlines, in partnership with client development.
Analyze, research and provide guidance to partners and other attorneys on firm profile-raising opportunities to pursue, and how best to approach nominations and submissions.
Coordinate the collection of data and maintain internal databases to reflect the most up-to-date firm rankings and recognitions.
Assist in the drafting and editing of award-winning nominations, press releases, articles, interviews, and social media content.
Who You Are:
4+ years of corporate communications (preferably in the legal/professional services firm) or journalism experience
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Master’s degree a plus
Strong project management and process implementation skills; high proficiency in Excel and other data management software
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to communicate complex information with confidence and clarity to a variety of audiences in formal and informal settings
Effective interview skills
Demonstrated ability to generate ideas for awards submissions, website and social media content
Proven abilities to navigate in a matrixed global organization
Strong research skills
Impeccable attention to detail
Proficiency in use of relevant computer applications and familiarity and comfort with GenAI enabled tools
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
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