Senior Public Relations Manager

• Senior PR opportunity in a top global law firm!
• Part of a strong collaborative team representing a global brand.

About Our Client

This elite law firm is known for advising clients on complex transactions, high-stakes disputes, and significant regulatory matters. Its collaborative culture and deep bench of subject matter expertise enable teams to deliver innovative, client-focused results across industries and jurisdictions.

Job Description

• Develop and execute firmwide public relations strategies that enhance the visibility, reputation, and market positioning of the firm's practices, attorneys, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with influential journalists, editors, and media outlets across legal, business, and industry publications to secure meaningful coverage and commentary opportunities.
• Identify, pitch, and place media opportunities that showcase firm expertise, client work, market insights, and partner thought leadership on emerging legal and business issues.
• Collaborate closely with Practice Groups, Business Development, and Marketing teams to align external communications with strategic business objectives and growth priorities.
• Lead the development of media strategies, messaging frameworks, press releases, announcements, award submissions, and profile-raising campaigns for firm initiatives and lateral partner arrivals.
• Prepare and coach partners and firm leaders for media interviews, press engagements, speaking opportunities, and other public-facing communications.
• Monitor media coverage, market developments, client activity, and industry trends, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate public relations efforts across offices to ensure consistent messaging, effective campaign execution, and global alignment.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of (4) PR and communications professionals, overseeing work quality, workload allocation, professional development, and performance management.
• Track and analyze media engagement metrics and campaign performance, using data-driven insights to improve future public relations initiatives and communications strategies.
• Establish and implement PR best practices, departmental processes, and operational guidelines that drive efficiency, consistency, and excellence across the communications function.
• Contribute to long-term communications planning and departmental leadership while supporting broader firm business development, brand-building, and growth objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior PR Manager should have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of experience with public relations strategies and media relations in legal or professional services organizations
• 5+ years of managerial experience with direct reports
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and upskilling team members
• Strong capabilities to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and shifting priorities in fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and evaluate PR performance
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Significant knowledge of the industry and business acumen including maintaining relationships with media outlets and journalists.

What’s on Offer

• New York - Base salary range $200,000 to $240,000 + annual bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options
• Up to 29 days of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office/2 days remote)
• 401k

Contact

Megan McArdle

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