Strategic Communications Director, Law Firm

Hanson Bridgett LLP; United States; Vor Ort; USD 220.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hanson Bridgett LLP in California seeks a Director of Communications to lead market-facing communications, reporting to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. This senior role advises firm leadership, shapes narratives, and drives media plans that strengthen brand, visibility, and client engagement.

The Director leads the Communications Manager, develops internal sales enablement content, and oversees crisis communications while guiding tone, voice, and governance across channels.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience in a communications role at an AmLaw 200 law firm.
• Law firm experience strongly preferred, ideally in a communications role at an AmLaw 200 firm.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication and superior writing and editing skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing communications staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; knowledge of social platforms.

Aufgaben

• Advise firm leadership on integrated external and go-to-market communications.
• Develop customized media plans with firm leaders and attorneys.
• Lead thought leadership and editorial planning tied to priority industries and client needs.
• Oversee crisis and reputational communications strategies.
• Manage agencies and budgets; lead the Communications Manager.

Kenntnisse

Public relations

Media relations

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

AI governance

Budget management

Leadership

Team mentoring

Crisis communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Sprout Social

JD Supra

Cision

Meltwater

Jobbeschreibung

Hanson Bridgett LLP in California seeks a Director of Communications to lead market-facing communications, reporting to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. This senior role advises firm leadership, shapes narratives, and drives media plans that strengthen brand, visibility, and client engagement.

The Director leads the Communications Manager, develops internal sales enablement content, and oversees crisis communications while guiding tone, voice, and governance across channels.