Sidley Austin LLP is a global law firm serving clients across legal, regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Its practice spans corporate transactions, securities, antitrust, environmental and health and safety regulation, insurance, arbitration, and other complex areas of law, including cross-border work in more than 70 countries. The firm also produces legal and regulatory insights on subjects such as artificial intelligence and SEC rules, alongside pro bono, sustainability, and community initiatives. With a large partnership and offices around the world, Sidley supports organizations navigating complex commercial and regulatory challenges.
Client Engagement Specialist – San Francisco Hybrid
Lead regional marketing events, client programs, and legal communications while supporting lawyer business development through CRM management, sponsorships, budgeting, and relationship initiatives at Sidley Austin LLP.
Description
- Plan, lead, and deliver firm-sponsored programs for current and prospective clients
- Lead marketing activities for events and sponsorships
- Develop event plans and manage key dates and timelines
- Draft and coordinate internal and external program communications
- Partner with Digital Marketing on website and social media content
- Coordinate event logistics, including invitations, guest lists, speaker preparation, handouts, name tags, venue management, visual presentations, and follow-up
- Support regional client entertainment activities, including ticket asset management and allocation systems
- Coordinate the production and distribution of legal updates to clients
- Format materials for print, web, and email, and secure required approvals
- Publish legal updates to websites and databases and prepare readership reports
- Help develop and administer the office marketing budget
- Monitor and analyze regional initiatives and assess return on investment
- Support the maintenance and use of the firm’s CRM system
- Identify, track, and secure speaking and credentialing opportunities for lawyers
- Develop materials for speaking and credentialing initiatives
- Support the onboarding and integration of new lawyers and lateral partners
- Assist with lawyer workshops focused on professional biographies and LinkedIn profiles
- Complete special projects assigned by the Client Engagement Manager and office leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- At least five years of professional marketing, business development, or other relevant experience
- At least two years of experience planning and leading events in a professional services environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Excellent writing and proofreading abilities
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing
- Advanced knowledge of marketing databases and technologies such as Vuture, Salesforce, and InterAction
- Sound understanding of the local and regional competitive landscape
- Strong organizational abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Benefits
- Eligibility for a bonus
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities