Communications Manager

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in London is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the external communications and content strategy within its Business Development & Marketing team. The role focuses on translating complex legal issues into engaging content that drives client engagement and supports business growth.

You will shape the firm's profile through thought leadership, media relations, campaigns and client stories, and you will be an exceptional writer and editor who guides fee earners in communicating

Qualifications

• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to turn complex subject matter into engaging client-focused content.
• Experience developing strategic communications and content programmes.
• Media relations and PR experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior professionals.
• Proactive approach with new ideas to drive results.
• Understanding of how communications can support profile raising and revenue generation.
• Familiarity with SEO and content optimisation trends.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the firm's external communications and content strategy.
• Collaborate with lawyers, business development colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Own the external content programme and translate complex topics into market-leading content.
• Identify opportunities to raise the firm's profile through thought leadership, campaigns, client stories and digital content.
• Write and edit polished content that resonates with clients and prospects.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content strategy

Media relations

Stakeholder management

SEO awareness

Revenue-focused mindset

Job description

The Role

A leading London law firm is looking to appoint a Communications Manager in a newly created role within its Business Development & Marketing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious communications professional who wants to play a genuine role in supporting business growth. The firm sees communications as a revenue generation tool, not simply a brand awareness function, and is looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo and help position the firm more effectively in the market.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and delivering the firm's external communications and content strategy, working closely with lawyers, business development professionals and senior stakeholders across the business.

The Role

This is a highly visible position where you will take ownership of the firm's external content programme, helping lawyers translate complex legal and commercial issues into engaging, market leading content that drives client engagement and supports business development objectives.

You will identify opportunities to enhance the firm's profile through thought leadership, media relations, campaigns, client stories, case studies and digital content across a variety of channels.

Writing sits at the heart of this role. The firm is seeking someone who is an exceptional writer and editor, capable of producing polished, compelling content while also helping fee earners communicate their expertise in a way that resonates with clients and prospects.

Experience needed

You will be a creative, commercially minded communications professional with experience gained within a law firm or professional services environment.

• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• The ability to turn complex subject matter into engaging, client-focused content.
• Strong experience developing strategic communications and content programmes.
• Media relations and PR experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior professionals.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
• A genuine understanding of how communications can support profile raising, client engagement and revenue generation.
• Familiarity with SEO and emerging content optimisation trends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with an excellent reputation, collaborative culture and supportive leadership team.

As a newly created position, the role offers the chance to make a real impact, shape the communications agenda and play a key role in the firm's continued growth. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering communications that directly contribute to commercial success.