Public Relations Specialist

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a PR and Comms Manager. This role involves serving as the media contact, developing media strategies, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary up to £70,000.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication producing high-quality drafts.
• Proficient in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day media contact and research media opportunities.
• Build relationships with journalists and pitch story ideas.
• Write press releases and develop compelling media angles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PR tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

A leading law firm in London is hiring a PR and Comms Manager.

About Our Client

A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and Comms

Job Description

Serve as day-to-day media contact. Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press. Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas. Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings. Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement. Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities. Write press releases, pitches, and media content. Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest. Maintain media contact database. Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals. Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.

The Successful Applicant

Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits. Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality. Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms). Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated. Professional, polite, and positive attitude. Strong interpersonal and team-working skills. Eager to learn and grow professionally. Trustworthy with confidential information. Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).

What's on Offer

Permanent role, Manager position, Reporting into the AD of PR and Comms, Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, Salary up to 70k, London based role