Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's internal and external communications, ensuring activity aligns with business strategy and commercial objectives.
• Act as the firm's communications expert, advising on messaging, tone and content quality.
• Manage the communications and editorial calendar, identifying opportunities to raise the firm's profile.
• Drive thought leadership and PR activity, building relationships with media, PR partners and key stakeholders.
• Develop and refine content across digital, print and web, ensuring it strengthens the firm's reputation and market position.
• Identify opportunities to promote the firm's expertise through media, awards and industry commentary.
• Own the firm's social media presence and oversee engaging internal communications, including the intranet.
• Ensure communications are timely, consistent and aligned with the firm's brand.
• Build strong relationships with Partners and stakeholders, proactively identifying communications opportunities.
• Support strategic business projects and help shape the future of the communications function as the firm grows.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, PR or marketing within professional services (legal experience is a real advantage).
• Strong media relations, thought leadership and content creation expertise, with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing social media, communications campaigns and brand messaging.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, influencing, challenging and building trusted relationships.
• Commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the ability to take ownership with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience within a law firm or legal sector.
• Knowledge of intranet platforms and internal communications.
• Experience supporting reputation management or crisis communications.

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Gym membership contribution
• Career development opportunities
• Redkite Rewards scheme
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Diversity & Inclusion