Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, liaise with vendors, track expenses, negotiate contracts, and support business development initiatives. | Minimum 5 years event management experience, bachelor’s degree, excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, and ability to work in a hybrid environment. | The Assistant Manager, Marketing & Events is responsible for supporting the Firm’s global business development initiatives by executing high quality and engaging events and other assignments while providing outstanding client service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Manage all aspects of events from conception through completion, working in collaboration with Partners, events team and other business development colleagues Identify, research and secure venues, conducting site inspections and liaising with venue contacts regarding event spaces Establish and cultivate relationships with restaurants, caterers, hotels and other event-related service providers Keep abreast of new restaurant openings as well as restaurant closings and any changes in ratings Track expenses and approvals during planning process, review and process invoices and conduct post-event reconciliation Negotiate contracts for venues, caterers and other vendors and suppliers, working closely with the Firm's internal contract review team to ensure compliance Oversee and provide other logistical event support including, but not limited to, invitation design, development of invitation lists and mailings, menu selection, décor, staffing, promotional items, etc. Work closely and effectively with Business Development colleagues, helping to monitor development of each event to ensure checkpoints and objectives are achieved Maintain and ensure the integrity of the Firm’s CRM by adding and updating event function information Support other Firm initiatives as needed Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices, as needed Perform additional duties as needed Required Skills Excellent written and oral communications skills Excellent planning and time management skills along with outstanding organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product Strong project management skills, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, provide solutions or recommendations an escalate as appropriate Ability to interact well and build professional relationships through networking and collaboration while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion Ability to effectively communicate and engage with partners, senior members and clients as appropriate Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet the needs appropriate to role Must have a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor, and demonstrate a team-player behavior Ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies and practices Ability to anticipate requests for information essential to meet internal and external client needs appropriate to role, providing exceptional customer service Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed Ability to travel as needed Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Suite Preferred Skills Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred Required Experience Minimum 5 years of relevant events management experience Required Education Bachelor’s degree Preferred Education Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field Salary Information NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible. Privacy Notice For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. #LI-Hybrid Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 1,500 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Develop and implement litigation knowledge management strategies, support AI-driven legal technology adoption, maintain knowledge resources, and mentor associates within the Litigation Department. | J.D. degree, minimum five years litigation experience, strong communication, organizational and analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with legal and non-legal staff. | Job Summary & Objectives The Litigation Knowledge Management Lawyer (KML) is responsible for helping to develop the Litigation Department’s knowledge strategy and implementing projects to meet the departments knowledge needs. With the support of the Knowledge & Innovation Department, this role develops and leverages best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency within the practice group. The KML will leverage their legal expertise and understanding of the needs of practicing attorneys to identify areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI) support could improve efficiency, clarity, or speed of execution at various phases of the litigation lifecycle. The KML will develop and maintain essential knowledge assets and support the delivery of a broad portfolio of KM services for the Litigation Department. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Knowledge Strategy Coordinate with the Knowledge & Innovation Department and practice group attorneys to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the Litigation Department Work with other business support teams (e.g., Finance, Applied Analytics) to capitalize on opportunities to leverage data to drive strategic decision making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department Coordinate with the Applied Analytics and Practice Solutions teams to evaluate and pilot legal technology, artificial intelligence applications, and client-facing applications that enhance the delivery of legal services AI Engagement and Support Identify and validate pain points and map them to viable AI-driven use cases, particularly where AI support could improve efficiency, clarity or speed of execution Identify, evaluate, and advocate for innovative, AI-based legal technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and client service Assist the Litigation Department in adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support Serve as a dedicated resource for litigation attorneys seeking AI solution support, offering responsive, high-touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution tailored to litigation-specific tasks Prepare and deliver presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI in litigation Knowledge Resources & Practice Intelligence Develop and maintain practice resources, including precedents, templates, guides and other “know-how” materials and ensure resources are readily accessible on the Firm’s intranet and other content sharing platforms Identify and implement processes for capturing relevant business and matter data in the Firm’s experience management database Work with practicing attorneys to determine which matters should be profiled and identify matter attributes and data points that should be tracked Design and maintain highly visual reports and dashboards that surface insights into business and matter data for internal audiences and client presentations Business Development Assist Business Development in preparation of pitch-books and relevant materials for business development Monitor and disseminate information relating to client preferences and compliance protocols and ensure that client specific information is disseminated to associates Training & Mentorship Work with firm’s Legal Training and Development team to identify practice-related training needs; assist in the creation of materials for group trainings and CLE programs Mentor associates by providing them with best practices and assisting them in locating practice-related knowledge resources and documents Be a source of legal, market, and practical expertise for all members of the Litigation Department Collaboration Collaborate and coordinate with other professional staff and departments of the Firm to improve content, procedures and communications to ensure seamless support for the Litigation Department Provide other knowledge support to the practice group as may be assigned by the Litigation Department Co-Chairs, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer or Knowledge Management Director Education Requirements J.D. or equivalent Skills and Experience Requirements Minimum of five years of litigation experience Extensive knowledge of relevant legal practices and documents Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Self-starter and highly motivated Strong customer service skills and prompt response time to incoming requests Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to solve problems, both for technical issues and in situations involving collaboration with attorneys and non-legal staff/departments Demonstrated good business judgment and analytical skills Salary Information NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $240,000 to $290,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible. Privacy Notice For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. #LI-Hybrid Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 1,500 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.