Public Relations Specialist

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for their London office. The role involves developing and implementing PR plans to enhance the firm's profile through media engagement, drafting communications, and building relationships within the UK legal media landscape. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and a proactive approach, having prior experience in legal or professional services PR.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large law firm preferred.
• Strong UK media contacts are essential.
• Proactive, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage media inquiries and serve as the main contact for the press.
• Draft press releases and prepare partners for media engagement.
• Coordinate media opportunities and maintain media contact lists.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Media Relations

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

4-5 years of PR/communications experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PR tools

Social Media

Job description

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Blue Legal are partnering with a leading global law firm who are recruiting for a Public Relations Specialist to join their London office. The role involves developing and implementing PR plans to promote the firm’s thought leadership reports, events, campaigns, new partner hires and other marketing activities to build the firm’s profile in the London market. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, very proactive in approach and with a strong drive to build positive profile for the firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the press and manage media inquiries.
• Research and identify media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal outlets, including comment pieces, profiles, and articles.
• Build and maintain relationships with target reporters, securing relevant opportunities for firm partners.
• Coordinate media briefings and interviews, preparing partners and advising on media engagement techniques.
• Proactively pitch story ideas and monitor editorial calendars to secure positive media coverage and increase firm visibility.
• Draft press releases, pitches, articles, and enhance newsworthiness of routine firm developments.
• Maintain accurate media contact lists and support PR administration, including media tracking and conflict checking.
• Collaborate with external PR agencies and attend practice group meetings to align PR efforts with strategic business goals.

The Candidate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to draft with minimal revisions, prioritise tasks, multitask under pressure, and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work within deadlines.
• 4–5 years of PR/communications experience (preferably in a large law firm), with strong UK media contacts and a good understanding of the UK legal media landscape.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, legal databases, social media (including LinkedIn), PR tools, and experienced in handling complex and sensitive subject matter, especially legal topics.
• Collaborative, proactive, professional demeanour with strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality awareness, and a keenness to learn and grow.

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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