Senior Manager, Leadership Communications

Job Description:

Perkins Coie is seeking an experienced Leadership Communications, Senior Manager. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Communications in the development and implementation of the overall communications strategy for the firm and supporting leadership communications. This individual is also expected to lead communications initiatives and programs successfully and independently, and drive messaging alignment across the firm's multi-channel communications landscape internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Think strategically and execute flawlessly on multiple and simultaneous leadership communication commitments - including internal and external engagement opportunities for diverse audiences such as firm leadership, business professionals, and clients across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
• Be a trusted communications advisor to firm leadership, capable of managing competing priorities while acting as a connector and problem-solver to drive the execution of communications solutions and elevate the delivery of communications quality and standards.
• Proactively partner with a wide variety of cross-functional teams, including firm management, to develop and implement communications plans and strategies to ensure initiatives, projects, and priorities are successfully and consistently communicated to all audiences.
• Lead firm communication projects and campaigns and proactively identify new opportunities and develop them to further enhance our communications support.
• Develop succinct and effective key messages, for firmwide and project-specific efforts, and ensure they, and the firm's voice, are effectively incorporated into all communications.
• Partner daily with the PR/Media Relations, Senior Manager to ensure leadership messaging is aligned with external messaging.
• Keep up to date on external best practices and relevant changes to the legal and professional services fields to ensure our programming is robust, innovative and forward-leaning.
• Plan, write, and edit content for a variety of channels in support of communications plans and priorities. This may include leadership emails and messaging, articles for internal newsletters or intranet, internal social media posts, presentations, video scripts, and talk points/FAQs, and more.
• Develop timely and effective communications plans for firm issues and situations that affect organizational morale, perception, and reputation.
• Develop emergency preparedness/business continuity plans and templates for leadership communications.
• Act as the deputy for the Communications department when the Senior Director of Communications is unavailable.

This position requires infrequent travel.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience acting as a leadership communications professional at either a Fortune 500, Big Law or Big Four with a solid understanding of leadership communications planning and support, executive visibility, and internal communications with a focus and understanding of partnership communication nuances.
• Executive-level presence, a high degree of poise, and the ability to interact effectively and build relationships with different constituencies, and influence actions to achieve desired results.
• Effective within a matrixed environment including rapidly building knowledge of the firm's expertise, capabilities, structure, and client base; experience managing people and agencies.
• Strategic advisor and problem-solver who can effectively align communications with organizational priorities.
• Effective and empathetic people manager. You will be managing a small team; you're expected to lead and mentor.
• Strong interpersonal skills reflecting professionalism, tact, and good judgement; disciplined and calm under pressure.
• Intellectually curious, with the ability to see the strategy while having a knack for grammar, process, and accuracy.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
• An independently motivated self-starter who can work comfortably in a lead or supporting role.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of communications experience, including at least 3 years of managerial experience, preferably at large global companies, Big Law or Big Four. Candidates with experience in legal or professional services are preferred, and all must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here .

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Colorado Compensation Range: $158,120.00 to $252,830.00 annually

Los Angeles Compensation Range: $184,140.00 to $294,440.00

San Franciso Compensation Range: $201,820.00 to $322,710.00

Washington, D.C. Compensation Range: $180,130.00 to $288,040.00 annually

Washington State Compensation Range: $166,790.00 to $266,700.00 annually