Chief Marketing Officer

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Chief Marketing Officer. The Chief Marketing Officer is an integral part of the Firm’s leadership team and is responsible for initiating and executing all marketing activities and events, Firm-branding initiatives, and marketing efforts. The CMO is a highly visible role, responsible for implementing the Firm’s strategic planning initiatives for marketing growth and increasing profitability. This professional is responsible for helping to build a business support culture within the firm, developing responsive and effective marketing operations and processes, as well as formulating and standardizing firm communications that brand Vedder Price as a leading legal services provider in its target markets. The CMO is responsible for guiding the development, implementation, and use of marketing-related systems, while leading the global marketing team and function.As the Chief Marketing Officer, your duties will include but not be limited to:Builds, develops, and leads a premier client support function and creates a culture of accountability to the Firm’s Shareholders and strategic goalsProvides direction to members of the Firm’s various practice areas and practice groups for the development of marketing and practice development initiativesAttends and participates in the Firm’s various practice area and group meetings to discuss marketing and practice development activitiesCollaborates with attorneys in preparing pitches, client presentations and responses to RFPsCollaborates with the attorneys and the Business Development Department to facilitate the planning, implementation and follow-up of new business or cross-marketing opportunitiesOversees the implementation of key client programs and other service initiatives to deepen and further grow the Firm’s key client relationshipsCollaborates with the attorneys and the Business Development Department to aid in the development of new business proposals, marketing materials and presentationsWorks with attorneys to update and maintain key databases (clients/contacts, transactions)Leads the distribution of Firm publications, including mailings for client updates, announcements and other client development-related materialsWorks with attorneys who join the Firm laterally to ensure a timely integration into the FirmEngineers an approach to promote the Firm through seminars, newsletters, advertising, event planning and Firm participation in community activitiesLeads the development, management, and stewardship of the Firm’s brand through the use of marketing initiatives, events, media, social media, technology, and internal and external communicationMeets established deadlines for all projects while overseeing flawless executionEnsures visibility of the marketing function and team within the Firm and legal industry, through direct contact with attorneys and clients, as well as participation in industry events, and providing thoughtful client relationship advancement analysis and recommendationsWorks with Firm leadership to develop, manage, and meet a Firm-wide marketing budget and ensure resource allocation is consistent with the Firm’s strategic prioritiesEstablishes and maintains a staffing structure to support the marketing efforts of the Firm, including regularly evaluating and assessing the capabilities of the team and making thoughtful changes when and where necessary, ensuring the management and development of the teamOther duties as necessary or assignedSkills & Competencies:Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-taskCreative and innovativeExceptional project management skillsExcellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal skillsAbility to lead and direct a teamDemonstratable success creating, articulating, developing, implementing, and tracking strategies geared to market and revenue growthCommitment to continuous development of best practices and innovation in all areas of marketing and practice developmentQualifications & Required Experience:B.A. in marketing, communications or related business field; advanced degree a plusExpert, savvy understanding of social media and other new technologies and how they relate to marketing, branding, and contacts specifically in a law Firm15+ years of marketing experience with a professional services Firm and a proven track record of successPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookInterAction or other related Client RelationshipEqual Employment Opportunity:Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

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