Responsibilities

• 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.
• Trains and prepares Partners for conversations with the press, interviews with reporters, and other media opportunities.
• Drafts and oversees PR plans outlining media strategy, key messaging, and target outreach for Firm initiatives, deals, and thought leadership campaigns.
• Writes and oversees Firm press releases, develops media strategies, and coordinates PR placements related to Firm announcements.
• Oversees writing and placement of lateral partner press releases and profile-raising strategies.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to interact effectively with partners, other attorneys, and business services professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing others.
• Ability to identify and execute proactively on media opportunities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.