Senior Communications Lead — Hybrid/Remote PR

DLA Piper LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead strategic public relations and media outreach, elevating the firm’s reputation across practices, sectors, and markets.

The role involves identifying compelling narratives, developing media strategies, and building relationships with journalists worldwide while guiding lawyers and leaders in messaging. A hybrid work model is offered with a strong focus on collaboration and client impact.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in marketing, PR or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads public relations initiatives that raise the profile of the firm’s key practices, including pitching compelling story ideas, promoting thought leadership, and securing commentary opportunities on emerging legal and market trends.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key journalists and media outlets, identifying opportunities to strengthen the firm’s visibility and connect lawyers with media opportunities related to timely legal, business, regulatory, and industry developments.
• Provides strategic media counsel to firm leaders and lawyers, including guidance on positioning, messaging, media opportunities, and interview preparation.
• Develops media pitches, briefing materials, key messages, talking points, press releases, statements, and other external communications.
• Monitors media trends and coverage to identify emerging opportunities, issues, and conversations relevant to the firm and its clients.
• Works closely with external PR agencies to develop and execute media strategies and campaigns, providing direction and ensuring alignment with firm priorities.
• Collaborates across Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Digital, and other teams to ensure a coordinated approach to external communications.
• Contributes to special projects and other external communications initiatives as needed.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Law firm experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead strategic public relations and media outreach, elevating the firm’s reputation across practices, sectors, and markets.

The role involves identifying compelling narratives, developing media strategies, and building relationships with journalists worldwide while guiding lawyers and leaders in messaging. A hybrid work model is offered with a strong focus on collaboration and client impact.