PR Manager

Midsized international law firm seeking experienced legal PR Manager who can lead the team and the firm’s communications.

This PR Manager role will be responsible for raising the profile of the firm both internally and externally, ensuring the firm’s excellent reputation is maintained and broadened.  You will manage the firm’s day-to-day PR activity and play a key role in helping to develop and support a range of new media initiatives that will enhance the firm’s profile raising activities, in particular using your knowledge of media relations, copy, and content. You will liaise directly with senior lawyers and act as a trusted advisor to Partners of the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop the firm's media strategy
• Manage the relationship with the firm's external PR agency
• Responsible for day-to-day implementation of the media relations strategy
• Deal with media enquiries, developing and maintaining relationships with target publications and journalists

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong experience of Public and Media Relations, in the professional services sector, and a proven track record in developing and running PR programmes.  You should have excellent communication skills, and be able to engage with senior stakeholders across all areas of the business.