Senior PR Executive – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm seeks a Senior PR Executive in London to join their communications team. The successful candidate will manage media relationships, write communication materials, and support lawyers with press initiatives. A degree in a relevant field and experience in an in-house PR team at a law firm are required. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in English, communications, or related fields.
• 3-4 years of relevant PR/communications experience in a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish key contacts with members of the press.
• Write press releases, pitches, articles, and other communication materials.
• Manage editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Degree in English, communications, or related field

Job description

Blue Legal has partnered with an international law firm to seek a Senior PR Executive to support their busy communications team in London. The role involves working closely with lawyers and marketing colleagues to develop and implement public relations activities that align with practice group strategies and new business plans.

Responsibilities:

1. Build and establish key contacts with members of the press.
2. Write press releases, pitches, articles, and other communication materials for media use.
3. Manage and maintain editorial calendars of relevant publications and identify opportunities to increase the firm's visibility.
4. Pitch stories to local, national, legal, and general business and trade press.
5. Support lawyers with media interview preparations and develop press response strategies.
6. Liaise with external PR agencies, ensuring activities meet firm-wide goals.
7. Support PR team admin processes for activity reporting and conflict checking.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Degree level education, preferably in English, communications, or related fields.
2. At least 3-4 years of relevant PR/communications experience, including experience in an in-house PR team at a large law firm.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please Note: Due to the sector-specific nature of our work, only candidates with valid 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. Applications outside these areas will not be accepted.

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