Our client, a major law firm, is looking for a Public Relations and Communications Manager.

Responsibilities

Media and Public Relations

• Set agenda for media relations
• Act as primary media contact of the firm
• Provide strategic direction to the firm's PR campaigns
• Work with global media team to design the firm's media strategy
• Develop close relationship with journalists and media outlets
• Draft press releases, develop press events and prepare relevant materials
• Provide media training to partners and lawyers
• Manage external PR resources
• Train the firm's lawyers on the use of social media

Communications

• Protect and enhance the firm's brand
• Support the firm's creation and production of major publications, internal communications and key deliverables
• Edit the firm's publications
• Help with the firm's communications strategy, presentations, press releases, articles, online communications etc.
• Draft printed and electronic publications for the firm's key issues
• Do research and analysis for reports, white papers, articles, presentations and online media publications
• Interview stakeholders and experts to develop input for publications

Legal Directories Management

• Update the firm's databank and presentation materials
• Lead legal directory submissions
• Develop non-practiced directories when required

Requirements

• Degree in PR, communications, media or related subjects
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent English is a must
• Proven experience in media management with a developed network of media contact
• Proven track record in PR, experience in agencies or in-house press offices preferred
• Proven track record in crisis management
• Experience in professional firms (law, accounting, consulting etc.) is an advantage