Reputation & Protection Management Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist law firm in London is seeking a Reputation & Protection Management Associate with 1-4 years of PQE. The role involves handling client inquiries, managing online attacks, and supporting clients in complex legal issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and client relationship skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years of PQE.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle press/pre-publication enquiries about personal/corporate affairs.
• Address online/social media attacks.
• Manage blackmail and threats involving private information.
• Obtain, defend, and discharge emergency injunctions.
• Challenge publication of damaging or private material.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor with 1-4 years PQE

Job description

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Reputation & Protection Management Associate

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Are you a talented Reputation & Protection Associate with 1-4 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Reputation Protection team? Progress your legal career in this boutique firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:

A specialist law firm focused on reputation management and high-stakes disputes, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurial clients and their global business interests. As a dynamic and fast-growing practice, it brings a challenger mindset and a fresh, modern approach to legal services.

The firm represents a diverse client base, including major corporations, investment groups, and sovereign entities, as well as high-profile individuals such as investors, philanthropists, and elite athletes. With a global reach, its work frequently spans multiple jurisdictions and complex cross-border matters.

Beyond its core practice, the firm is committed to driving positive change, applying its expertise to support those who may not otherwise have access to top-tier legal advice. It actively engages in advocacy and strategic litigation on key social issues, particularly in areas such as online harms, privacy rights, and social exclusion.

Since its inception, the firm has taken a distinctive approach to legal services, fostering long-term client relationships that prioritize strategic, forward-thinking solutions.

Its work has earned recognition through numerous industry accolades, including awards for excellence in reputation management, crisis response, and boutique litigation.

The Role:

This is a standout opportunity for a Reputation & Protection Associate to join a specialist firm in London.

Within this role, the work will involve:

1. Press/pre-publication enquiries about personal/corporate affairs, including from NGOs/regulators/other public bodies
2. Online/social media attacks
3. Blackmail and/or threats to release private/confidential information or threats to publish damaging allegations
4. Obtaining, defending and discharging emergency injunctions
5. Challenging the publication of damaging or private material, both in the media and in a more limited, private or commercial context
6. Inaccurate KYC/compliance database profiles

The team advise and litigate on all aspects of media and communication law, for both claimants and defendants, including defamation, malicious falsehood, privacy, blackmail, harassment, reporting restrictions, and data protection breaches and compliance.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. A qualified solicitor with 1-4 years of PQE.
2. You will have good organisational skills.
3. Excellent client relationship skills and desire to carry out business development. Utilise client focus initiatives and monitor service levels of client needs.

Benefits:

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.