Director of Marketing- 3658846

Job Title: Director of Marketing

Location: Irvine, CA 92614

Salary/Payrate: $140K – $170K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after ramp up)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: $1,000 – should your referral start with our client

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Marketing will lead the firm’s marketing,
communications, branding, and business development initiatives.
This position will work closely with the Managing Partner,
Executive Committee, attorneys, and administrative leadership to
strengthen the firm’s market position, enhance client
relationships, increase visibility, and support the growth
objectives of the firm.

The ideal candidate will bring strong strategic marketing
experience, excellent communication skills, and a practical
understanding of the legal services industry. Experience working
in a law firm or professional services environment is highly
preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Business Development Strategy

* Develop and execute an integrated marketing and business
development strategy aligned with the firm’s strategic
objectives.
* Partner with firm leadership and practice-group leaders to
identify opportunities for revenue growth, client development,
and market expansion.
* Develop marketing plans for key practice areas, industries, and
geographic markets.
* Track marketing and business development initiatives and
measure results against established goals.
* Provide leadership with market intelligence, competitive
analysis, and recommendations for positioning the firm.

Brand Management & Communications

* Manage and strengthen the firm’s brand identity and market
positioning.
* Oversee the firm’s website, attorney biographies, practice-area
descriptions, social media presence, and other external
communications.
* Develop and edit firm announcements, newsletters, client
alerts, thought-leadership content, press releases, and other
marketing materials.
* Ensure consistency and professionalism across all firm
communications and marketing collateral.
* Coordinate media relations and identify appropriate
opportunities to increase attorney and firm visibility.

Business Development Support

* Work directly with attorneys to develop and implement
individual and practice-group business development plans.
* Support attorneys in identifying prospective clients and
developing strategies to expand existing client relationships.
* Coordinate client meetings, presentations, seminars, webinars,
and other business development activities.
* Develop tools and resources to help attorneys effectively
communicate the firm’s value proposition.

Digital Marketing

* Oversee the firm’s digital marketing strategy, including
website content, SEO, email communications, and social media.
* Monitor website analytics and digital engagement to identify
opportunities for improvement.
* Work with external vendors and technology providers as
appropriate.

Events & Sponsorships

* Develop and manage the firm’s calendar of client events,
seminars, conferences, receptions, and community activities.
* Evaluate sponsorship and event opportunities based on strategic
value and return on investment.
* Coordinate logistics, communications, invitations, materials,
and follow-up activities.

Legal Rankings & Awards

* Manage submissions for legal industry directories and rankings,
including attorney and practice-group nominations.
* Coordinate submissions for publications and professional
organizations.
* Identify appropriate opportunities for attorney recognition and
firm awards.
* Maintain a calendar of submission deadlines and ensure
high-quality, timely submissions.

Leadership & Vendor Management

* Manage the firm’s marketing function and provide direction,
priorities, and resources to marketing staff.
* Establish and manage the marketing budget.
* Select and oversee outside marketing agencies, consultants,
designers, and other vendors.
* Negotiate vendor agreements and monitor performance and
deliverables.
* Establish efficient processes and best practices for the firm’s
marketing activities.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a
related field.
* 5 – 7+ years of progressive marketing and business development
experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services
organization.
* Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic
marketing plans.
* Strong understanding of professional services marketing and
business development.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills.
* Strong project management and organizational abilities.
* Ability to build credibility and effective working
relationships with attorneys and firm leadership.
* Experience managing budgets, vendors, and marketing resources.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and deadlines.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used marketing
and CRM platforms.

Preferred Experience

* Prior experience working in a midsize.
* Knowledge of the California legal market.
* Experience supporting attorneys and practice groups in business
development initiatives.
* Familiarity with legal rankings and directories such as
Chambers, Best Lawyers, and Legal 500.
* Experience with CRM systems, marketing automation, website
content management, and digital analytics.
* Experience managing a small marketing team or leading
cross-functional projects.