PR & Communications Executive

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a PR & Communications Executive to enhance their media outreach and support marketing initiatives. This pivotal role involves creating media opportunities, managing content for social media, and building relationships with key industry contacts. Ideal candidates will have experience within legal services and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PR/Communications role within legal or professional services.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas, pitch to media, and build relationships with journalists.
• Draft and publish social media content and assist in media monitoring.
• Coordinate media interviews and prepare briefing notes for lawyers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Media relations

Education

Experience in PR/Communications

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Blue Legal

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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