Senior PR & Communications Manager

Senior PR & Communications Manager – new head of team role in innovative law firm. Media relations focus. Hybrid working.

This innovative mid-sized law firm has really invested in its marketing function of the last couple of years.  The marketing team offers a collaborative and creative environment that is equally flexible, transparent and friendly. This role is a new senior level to really drive forward external communications at a strategic level. 

The role focuses on media relations and day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering PR plans for each sector group;
• Bringing and nurturing established media relationships across national, legal and industry press. Industry press will include insurance, financial services, tech and retail/consumer;
• Monitoring the press and opportunity spotting;
• Working with partners on media training and preparing them for interviews;
• Crisis management;
• Managing the firm’s agency relationships;
• Creating and advising on the use of creative content;

The successful candidate will have significant experience gained at a senior level.  This will have been gained within a at a major professional services firm (preferably a law firm). You will have excellent writing and editorial skills and the ability to influence and persuade partners.