Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic, trusted communications advisor to firm leadership, practice group leaders, and partners, providing ongoing counsel on executive visibility, media positioning, and thought leadership strategy
• Develop and implement comprehensive, high-impact public relations campaigns to build the firm's profile in key growth practices including Private Equity, M&A, Asset Management, Life Sciences, and Health Care
• Write and edit press releases, briefing sheets, holding statements, and media pitches
• Serve as a key point of contact for inbound media inquiries
• Partner closely with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to manage complex, sensitive issues and provide rapid, clear-headed crisis communications guidance
• Translate complex legal achievements, corporate transactional matters, and high-stakes litigation victories into clear, sophisticated, and newsworthy content for business, legal, and trade media
• Cultivate and expand deep, long-standing relationships with key national, international, business, and legal trade journalists, influencers, and media outlets across print, broadcast, and digital platforms
• Position firm attorneys as go-to authoritative sources and stay current on trending topics across multiple practice areas to identify timely opportunities for media engagement
• Prepare, brief, and coach partners and senior leadership ahead of media interviews; provide proactive counsel on communications efforts and effective media strategies
• Develop and deliver comprehensive media training workshops and messaging frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required
• 10–15 years of progressive public relations experience, including at least five years with a PR agency, law firm, professional services organization, or media outlet
• Experience with media databases, monitoring tools, and standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree highly preferred
• Extensive experience within an Am Law firm or specialized professional services environment strongly preferred
• Proven track record in developing, mentoring, and managing junior colleagues, including the PR Manager and PR Specialist
• Capacity to operate confidently and make sound decisions under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills, with ability to work across practices, functions, and seniority levels within a large global organization
• Adaptability and intellectual curiosity regarding evolving technologies such as generative AI and their application to communications and marketing

Benefits

• Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.