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Our client (a multi-market law firm) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead external communications and public relations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services communications, strong media relationships, and the ability to operate confidently within a complex organization.
Responsibilities
Own the firm’s external communications strategy, aligning messaging across markets, practices, and leadership initiatives.
Serve as the central point of accountability for brand voice and positioning across public-facing channels.
Partner with firm leadership and attorneys to identify storytelling opportunities that elevate individual, practice, and firm visibility.
Develop and execute media strategies, including proactive pitching and responsive engagement with journalists.
Act as the firm’s primary media contact, managing inquiries and coordinating interviews and placements.
Write, edit, and oversee high-quality content including press releases, thought leadership, website copy, and social media.
Manage and direct external PR agencies, ensuring clear expectations, strategic alignment, and measurable outcomes.
Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage and engagement to inform ongoing strategy.
Lead submissions for legal, business, and market-specific awards and recognitions.
Track emerging communications and social trends, translating insights into opportunities to strengthen the firm’s profile.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
10+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally within law firms, professional services, or real estate.
Proven ability to manage sophisticated messaging for legal and executive audiences.
Strong media relations background with demonstrated placement success.
Experience working across multiple offices or stakeholder groups.
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
Comfort balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
Willingness to travel periodically as needed.
Compensation and benefits include a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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Responsibilities
Own the firm’s external communications strategy, aligning messaging across markets, practices, and leadership initiatives.
Serve as the central point of accountability for brand voice and positioning across public-facing channels.
Partner with firm leadership and attorneys to identify storytelling opportunities that elevate individual, practice, and firm visibility.
Develop and execute media strategies, including proactive pitching and responsive engagement with journalists.
Act as the firm’s primary media contact, managing inquiries and coordinating interviews and placements.
Write, edit, and oversee high-quality content including press releases, thought leadership, website copy, and social media.
Manage and direct external PR agencies, ensuring clear expectations, strategic alignment, and measurable outcomes.
Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage and engagement to inform ongoing strategy.
Lead submissions for legal, business, and market-specific awards and recognitions.
Track emerging communications and social trends, translating insights into opportunities to strengthen the firm’s profile.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
10+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally within law firms, professional services, or real estate.
Proven ability to manage sophisticated messaging for legal and executive audiences.
Strong media relations background with demonstrated placement success.
Experience working across multiple offices or stakeholder groups.
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
Comfort balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
Willingness to travel periodically as needed.
Compensation and benefits include a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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