PR & Communications Executive

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a PR & Communications Executive for their London office. The role will involve proactive PR efforts, managing media relationships, and supporting the firm's overall communications strategy. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in legal or professional services, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Generates story ideas and pitches to media.
• Coordinates media interviews and prepares briefing notes.
• Drafts and publishes social media content.

Skills

Public Relations

Communications

Media Relations

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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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.