Strategic Communications Lead, Legal & Media

DLA Piper LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP in the United States is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead public relations and media strategies that elevate the firm’s profile across practices, sectors, and markets. You will collaborate with lawyers, firm leaders, and external agencies to develop stories, craft messaging, and secure commentary opportunities with national, regional, and industry outlets.

The role requires exceptional writing, strategic acumen, and a track record in proactive media relations within a

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in marketing, public relations or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in PR, marketing, communication, journalism or related field.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

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

Media relations

Public relations strategy

Story development

Writing & editing

Relationship building

Project management

Collaboration

Professional services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism or related field

Job description

DLA Piper LLP in the United States is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead public relations and media strategies that elevate the firm’s profile across practices, sectors, and markets. You will collaborate with lawyers, firm leaders, and external agencies to develop stories, craft messaging, and secure commentary opportunities with national, regional, and industry outlets.

The role requires exceptional writing, strategic acumen, and a track record in proactive media relations within a