Senior PR & Communications Executive

The communications team is central to shaping and maintaining the external image while ensuring effective communication within the firm and with external stakeholders. The mission is to support the growth of the business by enhancing its reputation as a trusted and innovative legal partner, recognised for commitment to client advocacy, industry expertise, and responsible growth.

What You’ll Be Doing?

• Executing firm and practice-level communication strategies through content creation, storytelling, media engagement, and performance measurement.
• Cultivating relationships with journalists to support ongoing communication initiatives, including press engagement and thought leadership programmes.
• Collaborating with senior internal stakeholders to align their external communications with the firm’s wider messaging and planning major research and news-led campaigns.
• Elevating the profile through various communication tactics, including press releases, articles, awards, and media comments, ensuring coverage in international, national, and key trade press.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for press enquiries, promptly responding to requests and managing stories and comment opportunities.
• Monitoring forward features and news agendas across key publications, and following up on opportunities as appropriate.
• Coordinating closely with the Brand, Client & Markets (BCM) teams for aligned communication strategies across internal and external channels.
• Assisting the internal communications team in drafting announcements across various internal channels, covering topics such as client engagements, successes, lateral hires, directory listings, and award wins.

What Experience You’ll Need to Apply?

• Strong writing skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to manage stakeholders of all levels across the firm and externally.
• Excellent team player with a strong work ethic.
• Engagement with the political and news agenda.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex issues succinctly and clearly.
• Passion for the written word and the ability to deliver concise and responsive communications activities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Diligence, an analytical approach, and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to think independently and challenge appropriately.
• Capacity to operate under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Self-motivated with the proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Ability to forge strong media relationships, with existing contacts within key sectors and services preferable.

What You’ll Get in Return for Your Experience?

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 – £45,000.
• Flexible working
• Opportunity to shape and maintain the firm’s external image and reputation.
• Collaborative environment with diverse sectors and international reach.

What’s Next?

If you’re interested in this role, please apply or contact Dom to learn more.