Senior PR & Communications Manager

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager to enhance its corporate communications strategy. The ideal candidate will lead various communications activities, manage relationships with media, and support the firm's global strategy. The role emphasizes relationship building and effective communication campaign planning, requiring extensive PR experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PR experience in a law firm or related agency.
• Strong writing and media relations skills.
• Proven ability to deliver effective communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications strategy with the Head of Communications.
• Manage the press office and collaborate with marketing colleagues.
• Prepare press releases, media articles, and provide media training.

Skills

Writing skills

Media relations

Relationship building

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: £70,000 - £99,999
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 21/12/2022

Blue Legal are pleased to share a new opportunity to join one of the world’s largest law firms as a Senior PR & Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a range of communications activities to develop the firm and its key sectors, this will support the firm’s global strategy and report to the Head of Communications.

The Responsibilities:

• Liaising with the Head of Communications to develop and deliver the firm’s corporate communications strategy and manage the firm’s reputation.
• Management of a busy press office.
• Play a pivotal role in the Communications team to promote best practice internally and manage the firm’s reputation externally.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues across the international firm to develop sector-specific PR and communications strategies.
• Developing relationships with press contacts ranging from a regional to international media.
• Creating press releases, articles, blogs and media briefing documents.
• Work closely with the Head of Communications on firm wide communications.
• Support with the generation of new ideas, advise on new processes and provide stories to the media.
• Management of PR agencies alongside teams in other jurisdictions.
• Preparation for media interviews including providing media training.

The Candidate:

• At least 5 years PR experience gained at either a law firm, professional services firm or related agency.
• Strong writing skills and media relations skills.
• Able to demonstrate experience in delivering effective communications campaigns.
• Ability to develop strong relationships both within and outside the firm, acting as an effective brand ambassador for the firm.

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.

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