Manager, Client Development - Energy & Infrastructure at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, NY

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. The Client Development & Engagement (CDE) function sits at the heart of the Firm’s growth strategy, bringing together business development, marketing, events and communications. Working closely with Partners, practice leaders, and cross functional teams, CDE supports high impact initiatives such as pitches and RFPs, strategic marketing and communications, and practice level business initiatives. The team leverages data, insights, and creative problem solving to help Partners drive sustained growth through repeatable excellence and differentiated client experience. Job Summary & Objectives We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Client Development & Engagement to support the continued growth and strategic development of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice. As the practice continues to expand, this role will be instrumental in helping the Firm pursue growth opportunities, deepen client relationships and strengthen its market position. Working closely with the Senior Manager, this individual will support a global team of more than 75 partners across the Firm’s transactional practices. The role requires a strong understanding of the broader energy and infrastructure landscape, including digital infrastructure, renewable energy, power generation and transmission, and traditional energy. The ideal candidate is highly organized and able to manage strategic client development initiatives from concept through execution, develop tailored, high-quality client-facing materials and collaborate effectively across Partners, practices, offices, and CDE functions. Success in this role requires exceptional project management, strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a consistently high standard of work. Responsibilities Strategic Client Development and Pursuits Work closely with the Associate Director and Senior Manager to execute business development strategies and initiatives that support the continued growth of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice, including priority sectors, clients and new business opportunities. Lead the development and coordination of tailored pitches, proposals, RFPs, credentials presentations and other client-facing materials, ensuring they showcase the Firm’s most relevant sector experience and capabilities, and are responsive to the opportunity. Maintain and enhance sector-specific credentials, practice materials, matter descriptions and other business development resources, ensuring information is current, accurate and positioned effectively for client-facing use. Manage directory, awards and other external submissions, coordinating input from Partners and internal stakeholders and ensuring high-quality work product. Support strategic research projects, including market analysis, competitive intelligence and client research, and apply insights to business development initiatives. Energy and Infrastructure Business Development Maintain a strong working knowledge of the broader energy and infrastructure landscape, including digital infrastructure, renewable energy and clean technology, power generation and transmission, traditional energy, infrastructure private equity, project development and finance, capital deployment and emerging technologies. Work with the Associate Director, Senior Manager and the broader team to develop