Public Relations and Communications Manager

We are one of the world's pre-eminent law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working.

The Public Relations and Communications Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for managing both media relations and internal communication for the Americas practices. This will include:

• Work with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to design and manage a pro-active media relations and communications program that positively positions the Firm’s work on behalf of clients and promotes partners' thought leadership on important issues.

• Assist in the development of messages that build greater knowledge and positive recognition of the Firm's activities and expertise, both internally and externally.

• Work closely with Clifford Chance colleagues in other offices around the world to identify and collaborate on opportunities for press coverage. Develop and maintain strong day-to-day working relationships with news media and Clifford Chance partners.

• Monitor social media and relevant publications and media outlets in the legal, trade, and national press, and disseminate meaningful articles to partners when appropriate.

• Manage the Americas region online Twitter press office and its dissemination of press releases over the newswires.

• Develop written materials, including press releases, talking points, and briefing materials.

• Work closely with the Americas Regional Managing Partner on internal presentations to the Firm's management committee; Americas partners, associates and Business Services staff.

• Coordinate and help build the agendas for the Regional Managing Partner's quarterly associate meetings, roundtable lunches and Open Forums.

• Similarly, work closely with the Regional Chief Operating Officer to help produce Business Services meetings twice annually.

• Produce the quarterly Americas Business Update and write daily stories for the Firm's internal communications intranet vehicle, "CC Today."

• Contribute occasional articles to Clifford Chance's quarterly global print magazine, " World." Coordinate relevant issues and positioning statements with colleagues in our London headquarters and other Clifford Chance offices.

• Oversee the Americas' bi-annual internal communications survey.

• Be an active participant of the Firm's global communications team, ensuring regional communications are aligned with the firm-wide messaging

Requirements

• Minimum four years of experience in the public/media relations industry or corporate communications. Law Firm or other professional services environment preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a communication discipline a plus

• Outstanding judgment, decision-making and discretion is crucial

• Excellent verbal communication skills and exceptional writing abilities

• Ability to flourish in a team environment and to form effective working relationships with individuals at all levels

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented with the ability to work well under pressure

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and deadlines, effectively manage changing priorities, and adjust to program activities accordingly

• Self-starter with an excellent work ethic and a positive, proactive style

• Contacts in the business and legal trade press are a plus

• Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States