www.clearygottlieb.com

Senior Manager of Public Relations (EMEA)

The senior manager of public relations (EMEA) will collaborate with the senior manager of public relations (Americas) to co-lead the global PR function.

This role will develop and implement strategies that align with business development practice goals to raise the firm’s public profile and protect the firm’s brand and reputation. The successful EMEA team lead can convert complex matters and messaging into clear and concise content, proactively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively manage team technologies and resources and deploy strategic profile-raising initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal industry and relevant developments as well as the firm’s strategic priorities to influence and drive PR activities.
  • Develop and execute strategic profile-raising plans/campaigns in conjunction with business development priorities. Pitch stories and manage press releases to secure coverage. Minimize risk by ensuring compliance with firm’s risk policies and conflict checks.
  • Continuously develop strong relationships with reporters.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the firm and the communications function; act as a firm spokesperson as required and in consultation with the global director of marketing and communications.
  • Build trust and work closely with practice group leaders (PGLs). Provide strategic consultancy, including interview preparation, coaching and media training, to lawyers and professional staff departments.
  • Work collaboratively with and advise colleagues across the department and Firm, including Business Development, Talent, DE&I, Pro Bono and Risk, among others.
  • Oversee editorial calendar of award and other recognition opportunities, advise on submission strategy and messaging to increase success rates.
  • Manage and professionally develop direct reports. Oversee relationships with external agencies and suppliers, setting priorities, ensuring contract compliance, adherence to budget, feedback and highquality, error-free product.
  • Participate on crisis communication team at the direction of the global marketing and communications director.
  • Measure and analyze effectiveness of communications and initiatives, regularly reporting on KPIs and continually seeking improvement.
  • Foster a culture that supports collaboration and team spirit committed to professional excellence and the highest levels of client service.

Skills and Competencies

  • Proven track record of delivering PR strategies demonstrated by regular and favorable press coverage.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong existing relationships with relevant journalists.
  • Experience with media-related software and technologies, including reporter databases, monitoring tools and press release distribution channels.
  • Impeccable writing and editing skills; strong storytelling capabilities, well versed delivering impactful and relatable messaging.
  • Experience supporting people teams and senior-level executives, including developing messaging and tone of voice. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and tactical execution.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
  • Experience working in a global environment with sensitivity to different cultural perspectives.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with experience measuring and reporting on KPIs.
  • Ability to lead teams with empathy, attract, motivate and develop a globally integrated and high-performing team.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience, ideally in a law firm, professional services or corporate environment. Previous experience with an international law firm is preferred.
  • Bachelors degree in media relations, communications, journalism or related field required. Post graduate degree in communications is an advantage.
  • European language skills are beneficial, but not essential.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and short cover letter to the London Human Resources Team, LON-HR@cgsh.com.