Senior Communications Manager

Senior Communications Manager

Highly regarded law firm

London based, hybrid working

Newly created role with excellent long-term scope

We are delighted to be working with this well established, highly successful law firm who are looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join their team in London. This role is newly created and will play an integral part in the firms continued success.

This Senior Communications Manager role offers a unique opportunity to shape the firm’s communications strategy and make a significant impact on the firms internal and external messaging. The successful candidate will work closely with an impressive senior leadership team, in a role that offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support.

It’s an exciting time to be joining this firm – significant investment has been made into their business services functions, and there is a strong strategic plan in place to support their ambitious growth journey. The culture is dynamic, inclusive and collaborative, with a strong sense of a cohesive team working effectively together and really enjoying what they do.

The remit of this role will include:

• Develop and implement an internal and external communications strategy that aligns with the firms’ values and strategy. Create comms plans and content to deliver a cohesive message and tone of voice.

• Manage internal communication initiatives, providing strategic guidance and editorial support. Plan and manage communications for key annual events and crisis communications.

• Build relationships with media outlets and facilitate partner interactions. Identify and create opportunities for media commentary to enhance the firm's reputation. Support media engagement and manage the firm’s website and social media content. Handle external communications and agency management.

• Ensure the brand is strategically embedded and developed for increased recognition.
• Oversee digital marketing and social media campaigns to support brand strategy.

The successful candidate for this Senior Communications Manager role will have:

• Proven experience in communications, with a strong emphasis on content creation and messaging.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and engaging content.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all areas of the business and show initiative.
• Strong vision for how communications should look and work within the firm.
• Experience in managing both internal and external communications, with a focus on achieving cohesive messaging and tone of voice.
• Open to candidates from non-legal backgrounds who can demonstrate an understanding of operating in a partnership environment.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.