Strategic Public Relations Lead — Law Firm (Hybrid)

Eversheds Sutherland; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead integrated PR across US offices, practice groups, and attorneys, aligned with the firm’s business objectives.

The role partners with the US Director of Communications and Brand, requiring strategic thinking, strong relationship management, and team leadership. This is a hybrid role with on-site presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum five years in public relations, preferably in professional services.
• Experience managing staff, freelancers, or agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a proactive US PR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Balance attorney asks with firm and practice group priorities.
• Manage multiple workstreams with rigorous project management and timely updates.
• Build systems and workflows to ensure accountability and consistency in PR.

Skills

Media relations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Team leadership

Executive presence

Social media

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead integrated PR across US offices, practice groups, and attorneys, aligned with the firm’s business objectives.

The role partners with the US Director of Communications and Brand, requiring strategic thinking, strong relationship management, and team leadership. This is a hybrid role with on-site presence three days per week.