Public Relations Manager

We are working with a leading law firm who are looking to recruit a on behalf of a talented PR and Communications Manager. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape the firm’s corporate communications strategy, manage external perceptions, and oversee profile-raising initiatives for teams and individuals. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm’s reputation in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on drafting, managing, and rolling out strategic corporate communications, including key announcements such as financial results and partner hires.
• Oversee day-to-day media engagement and manage the firm’s relationships with national, trade, and legal press.
• Develop proactive profile-raising strategies in collaboration with practice heads, identifying PR opportunities and driving media coverage.
• Manage the firm’s awards programme, coordinate crisis communications, and provide best practice guidance for media engagement.
• Draft press releases, articles, and briefing documents while building strong relationships with journalists to position the firm as a market leader.

The ideal candidate will have substantial PR and communications experience within professional services or a PR agency specialising in professional services. You will be confident managing complex media relations and advising senior stakeholders, with strong project management skills and an eye for detail.