Strategic Communications Lead for Legal & Client Content

Forsters LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsters LLP in London is seeking a proactive Communications Manager to lead the client-focused communications within the Business Development and Marketing team, shaping external strategy and driving engagement.

You will translate legal expertise into high-quality content across formats, develop topics with stakeholders, and coordinate content across channels while leveraging SEO principles.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing abilities
• Experience translating complex information into clear content
• Highly organised with planning and prioritisation skills
• Commercially minded with understanding of business objectives
• Skilled at building relationships with stakeholders
• Confident collaborator with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Translate legal expertise into high-quality, engaging content across formats
• Identify priority themes, client stories and areas of expertise to promote
• Monitor developments and competitor activity to identify topics for thought leadership
• Develop content plans aligned with strategic priorities and BD objectives
• Showcase the firm’s expertise through thought leadership campaigns and case studies
• Coordinate creation, editing and distribution across channels ensuring on-brand messaging
• Apply SEO/Geo/AIO principles to enhance digital content and reach
• Collaborate with Senior Digital Executive to share content across channels
• Handle inbound media inquiries and support PR opportunities

Skills

Content strategy

SEO

Copywriting

Media relations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Job description

Forsters LLP in London is seeking a proactive Communications Manager to lead the client-focused communications within the Business Development and Marketing team, shaping external strategy and driving engagement.

You will translate legal expertise into high-quality content across formats, develop topics with stakeholders, and coordinate content across channels while leveraging SEO principles.