Description
About Us
Founded nearly fifty years ago, Frankfurt Kurnit has long been recognized as a leading firm on the cutting edge of entertainment, media, advertising, IP, digital technology, and the legal profession. With offices in New York City and Los Angeles, the firm’s attorneys combine deep industry knowledge, passion for their areas of expertise, and results-driven advice to guide clients through complex issues, transactions, and disputes.
Frankfurt Kurnit receives praise annually from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and other respected ranking services. Seramount has included us in its “Best Law Firms for Women” list 12 times, including the past four years in a row. Crain’s New York Business has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list for 10 of the past 11 years. And the Los Angeles Business Journal has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list three times.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized NYC-based Director of Marketing to lead our marketing and business development functions. This role is ideal for a strategic, highly engaged marketing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the center of firm-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable playing a hands-on role in implementing the firm’s marketing and business development efforts while leading a small team of two marketing professionals. This position reports to the firm’s Managing Partner and the firm’s Partner in charge of Marketing Initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing Strategy and Firm Positioning
- Develop and execute firm-wide marketing and business development strategies aligned with practice group and firm priorities.
Business Development
- Partner closely with attorneys and leadership to identify and execute growth opportunities and strengthen market visibility.
- Support business development efforts of individual attorneys and practice groups.
Events and Client Engagement
- Lead the planning and execution of a robust calendar of firm-hosted and external events in New York and Los Angeles.
- Lead the firm’s on-site marketing presence at events, managing logistics, client interaction, and day-of execution.
- Lead the team to coordinate event materials including signage, name tags, invitations, and follow-up communications.
- Oversee the planning, marketing, and execution of seminars, webinars, and conferences—including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events.
Public Relations and Media Outreach
- Help develop and manage the firm’s public relations strategy to enhance visibility and strengthen brand reputation.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for attorney media placements, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.
- Draft and coordinate press releases, firm announcements, award submissions, and external communications.
- Build relationships with key legal, business, and entertainment industry media contacts.
- Support attorneys in responding to media inquiries and maintaining consistent messaging.
- Track press coverage and maintain firm credentials across relevant publications and outlets.
Legal Ratings and Entertainment List Submissions
- Identify opportunities for the firm to increase visibility through respected rankings and directories.
- Manage submissions for major legal rating organizations (Chambers, Legal 500, etc.) and entertainment lists (Variety, Hollywood Reporter, etc.), including working with attorneys to gather matter information, references, and supporting content for submissions, and maintaining submission calendars and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
RFPs, Pitches, and Proposal Support
- Lead firm responses to RFPs and client pitch opportunities.
- Lead the drafting and editing of persuasive marketing proposals and tailored submissions.
- Maintain current pitch materials, attorney bios, and experience descriptions.
Social Media and Digital Strategy
- Develop and manage the firm’s digital strategy across platforms, in coordination with attorneys and firm leadership.
- Create content that highlights firm successes, thought leadership, events, and practice strengths
- Ensure consistent voice, branding, and compliance with legal industry standards.
CRM and Marketing Infrastructure
- Oversee the firm’s CRM system, including data integrity, reporting, and attorney engagement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve client tracking and outreach processes.
- Work with Human Resources to monitor firm CLE accreditation and annual compliance.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Manage and mentor a team of two marketing professionals.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented marketing culture across offices.
- Coordinate with attorneys, administrative departments, and external vendors to ensure high-quality execution.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior leadership.
- Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
- Willingness to provide on-the-ground support and work directly with lawyers and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of marketing and business development experience, ideally within a law firm.
- Proficient with CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in event management, development and implementation of firm-wide marketing and business development strategies, legal ratings submissions, and RFP responses.
- Experience supporting clients in the creative, entertainment and media industries, and experience with both the New York and Los Angeles markets a plus.
BENEFITS
The base salary for this position is $215,000–$250,000.
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final salary. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and training.
This is a hybrid position; in-office Tuesday–Thursday and as otherwise needed.
Frankfurt Kurnit provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
TO APPLY: Direct applicants may apply to this position. Your submission must include a resume and cover letter addressed to Oris Diaz, Director of Human Resources. Please submit your application on our Career Center site: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c182e815-a668-4bab-b7dd-6f1eec591bec&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US. If you have any questions about this position, please send an email to [email protected].
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Frankfurt Kurnit is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
