Communications Manager (Disputes and Global Champion Life Sciences)

The Communications Manager Disputes and Global Champion Life Sciences will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing this global legal firm’s external communications strategy. This position is instrumental in enhancing U.K and global presence and reputation through strategic media relations, impactful communications campaigns and the meticulous management of the firm’s brand image. Reporting to the global external communications lead, the role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the legal and business sectors and a proven ability to navigate and influence external communications for a top-tier global professional services firm. This role will be accountable for directly supporting the partners and practices within the disputes department in the U.K. and will also serve as the global champion for the communications team for the life sciences sector.This role is crucial for advancing the firm’s strategic goals by ensuring a cohesive and impactful external communications strategy. The manager will be instrumental in positioning the firm as a leader in the legal field, enhancing its reputation, and driving positive media coverage and public perception. By effectively managing external communications, this role supports the firm’s business growth, strengthens its competitive positioning, and reinforces its commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the global legal market.Responsibilities include:• Strategic communication development• Media relations management • Press materials and content creation• External communications campaign planning and oversight• Brand image management• Stakeholder engagement• Performance measurement and reportingYou will have extensive experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and public relations within professional services, preferably in a legal or similarly complex sector. You will have demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic communication plans that drive business objectives and enhance organizational reputation, with a proven ability to craft compelling content and manage high-stakes media interactions. You must have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with media, stakeholders, and internal teams along with strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making and demonstrate the impact of communications efforts. You will possess exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset and have experience working in a global law firm or a large, complex organization, familiarity with the legal industry and understanding of its unique communication challenges and opportunities and proficiency in media measurement and reporting tools would all be preferred but not essential.Leighton Taylor promotes diversity, equality and fair treatment in all aspects of our work. It is our policy that as a provider of marketing and business development recruitment services, we will work to address existing inequalities, eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunities and diversity. We translate this into all aspects of our everyday work and will aim to prevent discrimination or other unfair treatment against any of our staff or any users of our services regardless of gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation or political and religious beliefs.