Senior Communications Leader, Legal Firm Content & Editorial

Ropes & Gray LLP; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 135 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the firm’s communications team, ensuring high-quality internal and external writing that reflects the firm’s voice. You will work closely with attorneys and firm leadership to produce timely content with strong editorial judgment and team leadership.

The role requires senior editorial judgment, mentoring a team of writers, and the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines while upholding the firm’s brand and standards.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in English, journalism, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field; law firm experience preferred.
• Demonstrated writing ability with clear, engaging prose, tone, and audience awareness.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team; collaborate with senior attorneys.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Manage and mentor a team of writers, setting editorial direction and maintaining high standards for accuracy, style, and substance across internal and external communications.
• Write and edit content across a range of formats, including client alerts, thought leadership, web content, presentations, remarks, attorney bios, and award submissions.
• Ensure all materials are thoroughly proofread, fact-checked, and consistent with the firm’s brand and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys, firm leadership, and business development colleagues to develop content and manage competing priorities.
• Lead major communications projects from inception through publication, coordinating across stakeholders and ensuring timely execution.
• Serve as a resource to the broader firm on writing and style questions.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Editorial writing

Editing & proofreading

Content strategy

Project management

Collaboration with senior attorneys

Formation

BA or BS in English/journalism or related field

Description du poste

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking a Communications Manager to lead the firm’s communications team, ensuring high-quality internal and external writing that reflects the firm’s voice. You will work closely with attorneys and firm leadership to produce timely content with strong editorial judgment and team leadership.

The role requires senior editorial judgment, mentoring a team of writers, and the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines while upholding the firm’s brand and standards.