Directories Manager

About the Role

Join DAC Beachcroft, a distinguished international law firm known for its expertise across sectors such as insurance, health, real estate, financial services, and technology. Based in Bristol, the Directories Manager will take charge of the firm's legal directories and rankings programme, enhancing DAC Beachcroft’s reputation and supporting its business growth by highlighting the skills and achievements of its legal teams.

This leadership role within the Clients & Markets division involves interaction with senior partners, strategic influence on firm-wide recognition, and driving innovation including technology and AI tools in the submissions process.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the comprehensive process for legal directories and rankings submissions, specifically Chambers, Legal 500, and others.
• Formulate and implement strategies, planning schedules, and governance for submissions across the firm.
• Create, edit, and polish high-quality submissions presenting the firm’s expertise and client successes convincingly.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business services to gather key case data, client referees, and supporting information.
• Manage timelines and stakeholder involvement ensuring all deadlines and quality benchmarks are consistently met.
• Analyze rankings, feedback, and competitive positioning to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
• Generate insightful analytics and actionable recommendations to refine submission tactics.
• Leverage performance data to boost the firm’s external profile and identify cross-promotional opportunities like awards and recognitions.
• Serve as the in-house expert on legal directories, advising senior leaders on submission plans and interview preparation.
• Coordinate closely with Business Development, Marketing, Communications, and Clients & Markets teams to enhance the impact of recognition programmes.
• Maintain accurate, compelling firm profiles aligned to strategic priorities across platforms.
• Continuously improve submission processes, reporting, and tracking systems using technologies including automation and AI solutions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing submissions for legal directories including Chambers and Legal 500 within law firms or similar professional contexts.
• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities, adept at transforming complex legal details into engaging, client-centered narratives.
• Strong project management and organizational competencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leadership.
• Analytical acumen in rankings assessment, market intelligence, and competitive evaluation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with legal awards submissions.
• Background in international law firms or professional service environments.
• Familiarity with CRM, SharePoint, and workflow or project management software.
• Skills in market intelligence, competitor analysis, or performance reporting.
• Involvement in process improvement or operational change initiatives.
• Interest in legal market developments, reputation management, and business growth strategies.

Additional Information

DAC Beachcroft is a Disability Confident Scheme employer dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process, welcoming requests for reasonable adjustments confidentially at any hiring stage. Flexible working arrangements are supported under the Flex Forward programme and can be discussed during recruitment.

The firm manages recruitment internally prioritizing direct applications and referrals. External agencies engage only through a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent without prior approval will not be considered or remunerated.