Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Media Relations
• - Develops, leads, and implements strategic PR initiatives designed to maintain and enhance the Firm's practices.
• - Drives the Firm's public relations strategy by setting communication goals and ensuring alignment across global teams.
• - Strategizes, develops, and oversees implementation of PR best practices for use by marketing and communications personnel globally.
• - Leverages and cultivates strong relationships with key journalists across geographies in business, legal, and other trade publications.
• - Generates and pitches corporate-focused story ideas that showcase the Firm's expertise, accomplishments, and partner thought leadership.
• - Identifies and secures high-impact commentary, byline, and speaking opportunities on emerging industry trends and market developments.
• - Partners with Business Development and Marketing teams to identify and position practices and partners on key legal issues and trends.
• - Coordinates public relations efforts on an ongoing basis with PR professional staff in Europe, Asia, and other U.S. offices.
• Media Engagement & Content Development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in public/media relations in law firm or equivalent professional services environment.
• Minimum of five years of related managerial experience, including direct supervision of professional staff.
• Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and techniques in public relations and communications.
• Significant knowledge of the legal marketplace and operations within a professional services firm.
• Significant knowledge of the business and legal press (coverage, tone, frequency, etc.) and strong business acumen.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, decision-making, and analytical ability.
• Strong collaborative and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Flexible self-starter with a desire to work in both strategic and hands-on capacities.

Benefits

• What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.
• - Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• - Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• - Generous paid time off.
• - Paid leave options, including parental.
• - In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• - Robust well-being classes and programs.
• - Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.