Salary
£80,000 – £100,000 + share options
Location
London/Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site
The Role
We’re looking for our first Head of Communications to build and lead Lawhive’s Communications function during a pivotal stage of growth.
Working closely with our Founders, the broader Marketing team, Product, Legal and Engineering/AI teams, you’ll develop and execute a communications strategy that elevates our brand, builds trust with customers and lawyers, and positions Lawhive as a category leader across legal tech and AI.
This is a highly strategic and hands‑on role. You may shape company announcements, brief journalists, secure media coverage, develop thought‑leadership campaigns, prepare executives for speaking opportunities, and manage communications around product launches and industry developments.
You’ll define our voice, tell our story at scale, and build relationships with key media, industry, and policy stakeholders as we expand internationally.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own Lawhive’s overall communications and PR strategy
- Build and execute proactive media relations programmes that increase awareness of Lawhive and our mission
- Establish Lawhive’s founders and leadership team as leading voices in AI, legal innovation and the future of professional services
- Generate high‑impact coverage across national, business, technology and legal media
- Lead communications around major company milestones, funding announcements, product launches and strategic initiatives
- Create compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with customers, lawyers, investors and industry stakeholders
- Manage relationships with journalists, editors, producers and industry influencers
- Develop executive communications, including speeches, opinion pieces, interviews and keynote opportunities
- Partner closely with the Brand, Content and Growth teams to amplify campaigns and maximise earned media opportunities
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and risks
- Build reporting frameworks to measure communications impact and influence on brand awareness and business outcomes
- Help establish communications processes, tools and potentially build out the function as the company scales
What You’ll Bring
- Excitement about defining an entirely new category and thriving in fast‑moving, high‑growth environments
- A natural storyteller who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, ready to develop long‑term strategy and execute in practice
- A passion for Lawhive’s mission and a desire to shape public understanding of how AI can transform access to legal services
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate affairs or related roles
- Strong track record of securing high‑quality media coverage across business, technology and national press
- Experience developing communications strategies for high‑growth startups, scale‑ups or technology companies
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
- Experience working directly with senior executives and founders on external communications
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and how to build effective journalist relationships
- Ability to develop compelling thought‑leadership programmes and executive profiles
- Experience managing complex communications projects across multiple stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities
- Data‑driven approach to measuring communications performance and impact
Nice to Have
- Experience in AI, legal technology, fintech or regulated industries
- Experience supporting international expansion or multi‑market communications strategies
- Existing relationships with technology, business or legal journalists
- Experience managing agencies and external communications partners
- Exposure to public affairs, policy or regulatory communications
Benefits
- Meaningful early‑stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
- 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus birthday off
- Pension contribution via Nest
- 20% off legal fees through Lawhive
