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This role focuses on raising the firm's profile by securing positive media coverage for partners and key practices across UK and legal press. It involves developing and executing PR plans to promote thought leadership, events, campaigns, partner hires, and other marketing initiatives in the London market
Client Details
A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and Comms
Description
Serve as day-to-day media contact.
Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press.
Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas.
Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings.
Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement.
Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.
Write press releases, pitches, and media content.
Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest.
Maintain media contact database.
Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals.
Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.
Profile
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits.
Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms).
Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated.
Professional, polite, and positive attitude.
Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
Eager to learn and grow professionally.
Trustworthy with confidential information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).
Job Offer
Permanent role
Manager position
Reporting into the AD of PR and Comms
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
Salary up to 70k
London based role
