Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Ambition Europe Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape the media profile of a leading global law firm and drive impactful PR strategies.
  • Company: Join a prestigious law firm in London with a strong reputation in professional services.
  • Benefits: Negotiable salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to engage with senior leaders and enhance your career.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on how a world-class organisation communicates with the media.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years of PR experience in law or professional services and strong project management skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

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  • Posted 13 May 2026
  • Salary Negotiable
  • Location City of London
  • Job type Permanent
  • Discipline BD, Marketing & Communications
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Are you an experienced communications professional with a strong track record in professional services or legal sector PR?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a leading global law firm in London as a Communications Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping the firm's media profile and reputation across its key practices and markets.

Reporting to the Head of Communications UK & EMEA, you'll focus on driving profile, reputation and communications for the firm's leading practices.

This is a permanent position offering real influence over how a world-class organisation presents itself to the media and to the market at large.

  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Developing and owning the PR strategy, devising and implementing PR plans that connect to the firm's wider business strategy, and setting clear targets and metrics to measure media performance and impact.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with business and trade press, supporting individual practice teams and partners, and preparing briefing materials ahead of journalist interviews and meetings.
  • Proactively identifying news angles, comment opportunities, and topical hooks that can raise the firm's profile across relevant sectors and themes.
  • Drafting and distributing press releases, arranging journalist meetings, placing bylined articles, and editing content where required.
  • Contributing to and overseeing the production of marketing communications materials in support of wider PR activity.
  • Producing regular reports on PR activity for key stakeholders, including 6-monthly updates for relevant practice teams and weekly news round-ups for senior management.
  • Identifying appropriate speaking opportunities and other targeted activities to support strategic PR objectives.
  • Driving social media activity in support of external press engagement and ensuring outbound press efforts are amplified through relevant social channels.
  • Providing expert PR input into global practice group, sector, and strategic marketing plans and supporting the tactical delivery of related PR activity.

What We're Looking For

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years' PR experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrable experience managing content development for thought leadership campaigns.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Communications Manager employer: Ambition Europe Limited

As a leading global law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. Our Remote Business Development Manager role offers the unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives within the Financial Regulation Group while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, we empower our employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the legal sector.

Ambition Europe Limited

Contact Details:

Ambition Europe Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Communications Manager

Public Relations Strategy
Media Relations
Content Development
Project Management
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Social Media Management