Communications Manager – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead strategic communications initiatives. The role involves planning and executing PR strategies, managing stakeholder communications, and enhancing firm visibility. Ideal candidates will have proven PR experience, excellent writing skills, and knowledge of the legal market. This role is a great opportunity for career development in a reputable professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR and corporate communications within professional services.
• Track record in planning and executing PR campaigns.
• Understanding of the legal market and issues affecting law firms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior PR Manager and manage daily press office activities.
• Implement PR strategies for priority sectors and practices.
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to deliver business announcements.
• Advise stakeholders and execute communication strategies.
• Monitor client engagement programs for strategic success stories.

Skills

PR and corporate communications experience

Strategic communications planning

Media relations

Excellent writing and editing abilities

Education

Qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 27/08/2024

A leading international law firm is seeking a Communications Manager to lead strategic external and internal communications initiatives across the UK and other global offices. The role-holder will take lead in achieving the firm’s ambitious growth strategy, working closely with stakeholders to devise and execute communications plans. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within an international professional services environment.

The Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior PR Manager and manage daily press office activities.
• Implement PR strategies for priority sectors, practices, and international hubs, managing media queries from national and legal press.
• Collaborate with the Senior PR Manager and Internal Communications team to delivery business announcements such as partner promotions and financial results.
• Advise senior stakeholders and execute communication strategies for various initiatives, including partner hires, office openings, and digital innovations.
• Monitor client engagement programs and business development activities to capture and promote strategic success stories.
• Develop content in various formats for external channels and the internal news desk.
• Manage communication strategies related to the firm’s strategic partnerships and sponsorships.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices to continuously enhance the firm’s communication approach.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in PR and corporate communications, ideally within professional services, legal, or related industries.
• A strong track record in planning and executing strategic communications and PR campaigns, securing media coverage, and managing media relations.
• Understanding of the legal market and issues affecting law firms, with specific knowledge of the Private Wealth sector and corporate practices being a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities, with a talent for crafting compelling content tailored to different audiences and platforms.
• A qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

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.

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