PR & Communications Executive

Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a PR & Communications Executive to join their London office. The roleholder will report directly into the PR & Communications Manager whilst also working closely with the Director of Marketing and Business Development.

The Responsibilities:

• Supports proactive PR efforts by generating story ideas, pitching to media, and building relationships with key journalists and editors to connect them with firm partners.
• Tracks news agendas and editorial calendars, identifies media opportunities (e.g., comment pieces, bylined articles), and conducts research to support strategic messaging.
• Coordinates media interviews, prepares briefing notes for lawyers, and may attend interviews in place of the PR manager when needed.
• Drafts and publishes social media content, supports the editing of awards submissions, and helps circulate and showcase media coverage internally.
• Assists with media monitoring, conflict checks, reporting, and other administrative processes to ensure compliance and organisation within the PR team.
• Builds strong relationships across internal teams and explores use of generative AI tools to enhance PR workflows and efficiency.

The Candidate:

• Experience in a PR/Communications role within legal or professional services would be ideal.
• Excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.