Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies for key practice groups, industries, and firmwide initiatives
• Partner closely with practice leaders in high-growth areas—including private equity, M&A, asset management, healthcare, and life sciences—to enhance market visibility and support business development objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to partners on media strategy, messaging, and positioning, including media training and preparation
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns, media outreach, thought leadership, and editorial content aligned with firm priorities
• Direct and manage programs for legal directories, rankings, awards, and related submissions to strengthen the firm’s market profile
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and analytics platforms to support media monitoring, sentiment analysis, content development, and competitive intelligence
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key members of the media, including legal, financial, and industry trade press
• Monitor and analyze communications performance, preparing regular reports with actionable insights and recommendations
• Lead a competitive intelligence program to track peer firm positioning, emerging trends, and market opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in a law firm, PR agency, media organization, or similar professional services environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting corporate transactional practices, including private equity, M&A, capital markets, or asset management; experience in healthcare or life sciences sectors is a plus
• Demonstrated experience and skill in proactive media pitching, including identifying newsworthy opportunities, crafting compelling pitches, and securing media coverage across relevant outlets
• Advanced proficiency in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance communications strategy, including media intelligence, predictive analytics, and content generation
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience drafting for senior executives and legal audiences
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align communications initiatives to firmwide business objectives
• Ability to synthesize complex information quickly and communicate key messages clearly and effectively
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity in handling confidential firm and client matters
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Personal and professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• A collegial and supportive culture