Project manager

Overview

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as our DIRECTORIES & RANKIINGS PROJECT MANAGER on our Marketing team!

This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Austin, Boston, New York, Washington, D.C. or London.

About The Role

As Morrison Foerster’s Directories & Rankings Project Manager , you’ll lead the Firm’s global strategy to spotlight our market-leading practices and exceptional talent. From crafting high-impact submissions to amplifying our results across internal and external channels, you’ll drive initiatives that enhance MoFo’s global reputation. Working at the center of collaboration between attorneys, marketing colleagues, firm leadership, and external consultants, you’ll ensure excellence in every detail—delivering outstanding client service and measurable results.

• Own the Firm’s Directories & Rankings calendar—managing opportunities, deadlines, and submissions to ensure MoFo is consistently well positioned in key legal and business publications.
• Guide and inspire a cross-functional team, building efficient processes and coordinating the development of high-quality, strategic content for submissions globally.
• Oversee the reference management process, ensuring a coordinated process throughout.
• Focus on accuracy, consistency, and excellence in all submissions and related materials—delivering work that reflects MoFo’s reputation in the market.
• Leverage data and results to identify trends, insights, and opportunities that help strengthen the Firm’s profile and inform future strategies.
• Collaborate across marketing functions to align directory and ranking efforts with broader brand, communications, and business development goals—maximizing recognition and rankings outcomes.
• Contribute directly to MoFo’s continued success by enhancing our visibility, supporting our global rankings, and reinforcing our position in the legal industry.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• Experience developing and producing submissions to Chambers and Legal 500 lawyer directories and other publishers’ list and award rankings, and interfacing with lawyers and business development liaisons in preparing legal submissions.
• 5 years of relevant experience in professional services marketing; law firm experience preferred.
• Salesforce or other CRM experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of core marketing principles including driving innovative tools and programs, competitive intelligence, market research, pitch and submissions responses.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize work, and work within competing deadlines.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills; able to focus written materials to ensure impact on targeted business and legal audiences. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think beyond the task or project at hand.
• Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product.
• Ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and concisely.
  
  

About Mofo

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

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• Inclusion + Engagement:
• Commitment to Pro Bono:
• The MoFo Foundation:
  
  

About Our Benefits

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
  
  

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. The application deadline is May 7, 2026.

New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $128k to $179k

Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C. salary range: $122k to $169k

Denver salary range: $114k to $159k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail [email protected]