Director of Communications

tml Partners; Mexico; On-site; PHP 7,304,000 - 10,956,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Firm, a globally recognized law firm, seeks a Director of Communications to join its global BD and marketing team, shaping an integrated strategy across PR, editorial, digital campaigns, and internal comms. Based in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, or Miami, this role leads high-profile initiatives, crisis management, and measurement to elevate reputation.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, partner with firm leadership, and drive data-driven storytelling on

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications within professional services, especially litigation/arbitration.
• Proven leadership in reputation management, brand strategy, and crisis communications.
• Strong editorial judgment and digital storytelling across channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications strategy with PR, editorial, digital campaigns, and internal comms.
• Manage external PR agency and crisis communications.
• Oversee thought leadership, executive communications, and digital storytelling.
• Guide SEO, analytics, and performance measurement for campaigns.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to align communications with strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis comms

Stakeholder mgmt

Editorial judgment

Digital marketing

Content strategy

SEO

Campaign management

Team leadership

Relationship building

Job description

Our client is an elite law firm that is globally recognized for its success in high-stakes litigation, disputes, and trial advocacy. With a stellar reputation for representing major corporations, financial institutions, and high-profile individuals, the firm remains at the forefront of complex litigation, white-collar defense, and international arbitration. Committed to excellence, the firm continues to invest in best-in-class business development and client development operations and is seeking a Director of Communications to join its global BD and marketing team.

Please note, this role can be based in any of the following locations: New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, or Miami.

The Role

The Director will work closely with firm leadership and stakeholders to shape and deliver an integrated communications strategy spanning:

• PR & Media Relations – Leading proactive press and reputation management, including crisis communications, and effectively managing an external PR and media relations agency
• Editorial & Content – Setting the editorial agenda and overseeing thought leadership, executive communications, and digital storytelling
• Digital & Campaigns – Enhancing the firm’s digital presence, guiding SEO and performance measurement, and delivering impactful integrated campaigns
• Internal Communications – Strengthening employee engagement and alignment with the firm’s vision and culture
• Advisory & Measurement – Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders while defining KPIs to track communications effectiveness

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in communications, ideally within professional services and with a focus on litigation and arbitration
• Proven leadership across reputation management, brand strategy and crisis communications
• Strong editorial judgment and digital expertise, with experience modernising marketing functions
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Adept at navigating sensitive, high-profile matters
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams

This role represents a rare opportunity to take ownership of a global communications function at one of the world’s most prestigious law firms.