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

• The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• - 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.
• For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits