Teams at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Leads global client development for funds practices at an international law firm. Responsibilities include strategic pitches, proposals, client plans, market intelligence, event strategy, sponsorships, budgets, process improvements, CRM and database initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. Advises partners and practice leaders on growth, positioning, and relationship development while supervising and mentoring CDE team members.

Leads firm-wide pricing strategy, fee proposals, alternative fee arrangements, matter budgeting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, and pricing performance reporting. Advises partners and senior leadership, supports client negotiations and RFPs, manages a pricing team, oversees pricing tools and databases, and drives process improvements, technology adoption, training, and best-practice implementation across the firm.

Supports legal recruiting and associate life programs, including law school and lateral interviews, candidate coordination, recruiting events, summer associate programming, orientations, mentoring, database maintenance, and expense tracking. The role manages schedules, vendors, records, communications, attorney support, and event logistics while providing administrative support to the Legal Talent department. It requires flexibility during recruiting seasons, strong organization, discretion, communication skills, and occasional work at alternate Bay Area offices.