Communications Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager Location: London About the Firm: A leading Magic Circle law firm with a global presence and a reputation for excellence is seeking a dynamic and strategic PR Manager or Senior Executive to join their Business Development, Marketing, and Communications team. This firm is renowned for its expertise in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enabling them to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. They work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. The Role: The Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the firm’s external communications strategy. This position is instrumental in enhancing the firm’s global presence and reputation through strategic media relations, impactful communications campaigns, and meticulous brand management. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communication Development: The candidate will design and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with the firm’s business objectives and elevate its reputation. Media Relations Management: They will cultivate and manage relationships with key media contacts and influencers, developing and executing media outreach strategies to enhance the firm’s visibility and thought leadership within the legal and business communities. Content Creation: The role involves crafting high-quality press releases, media statements, and other external communication materials, driving tactical news, thought leadership, and market commentary opportunities for the firm’s market-leading spokespeople. Campaign Planning and Oversight: The candidate will lead and oversee external communications campaigns from conception through execution and evaluation, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure campaigns align with the firm’s strategic goals and deliver measurable impact. Brand Image Management: They will maintain and enhance the firm’s brand image across all external platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and adherence to brand guidelines. Stakeholder Engagement: The candidate will collaborate with practice area leaders and other senior stakeholders to align external communications efforts with the firm’s strategic priorities, providing counsel and support for high-profile matters and media training for key spokespeople. Performance Measurement: They will develop and track metrics to assess the effectiveness of external communications initiatives, providing regular reports and insights on media coverage, campaign performance, and brand perception. Key Selling Points: Global Impact: The candidate will work for a top-tier global professional services firm with a strong presence in the legal industry. Career Growth: Exceptional opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive and dynamic environment. Innovative Work: The role involves engaging in challenging and important projects that have the potential to shape the future. Diversity and Inclusion: The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing support and ways of working that optimize the candidate’s wellbeing. Thought Leadership: The candidate will position the firm as a leader in the legal field, enhancing its reputation and driving positive media coverage and public perception. Requirements: Extensive experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and public relations within professional services, preferably in a legal or similarly complex sector. Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic communication plans that drive business objectives and enhance organizational reputation. Proven ability to craft compelling content and manage high-stakes media interactions. Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with media, stakeholders, and internal teams. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and demonstrate the impact of communications efforts. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset. Join the Firm: Whether the candidate is helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways the firm manages its business, or ensuring the smooth-running of its operations, this is an environment where they can belong and excel. The firm provides first-rate training and development, and together, they will redefine success.