Public Relations Specialist

Michael Page

  • London
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
  • Apply easily
This role focuses on raising the firm's profile by securing positive media coverage for partners and key practices across UK and legal press. It involves developing and executing PR plans to promote thought leadership, events, campaigns, partner hires, and other marketing initiatives in the London marketServe as day-to-day media contact.Research and secure media opportunities across national, trade, regional, and legal press.Build relationships with target journalists and pitch story ideas.Connect media with firm partners and coordinate media briefings.Prepare partners for interviews and advise on press engagement.Monitor editorial calendars and identify visibility opportunities.Write press releases, pitches, and media content.Develop compelling angles for firm news to boost media interest.Maintain media contact database.Attend practice group meetings to align PR with business goals.Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure aligned, conflict-free activity.A leading law firm are hiring a comms expertNew role in London - PR and Comms ManagerStrong organizational skills; able to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure.Excellent written and verbal communication; produces high-quality drafts with minimal edits.Solid grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.Skilled in handling complex topics, ideally legal-related.Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.Proficient in PR tools (media databases, monitoring platforms).Proactive, collaborative, and highly motivated.Professional, polite, and positive attitude.Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.Eager to learn and grow professionally.Trustworthy with confidential information.Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with legal software and social media (e.g. LinkedIn).A leading law firm in London who are looking for a new PR and Comms Manager. You will report into the Associate Director of PR and CommsPermanent roleManager positionReporting into the AD of PR and CommsHybrid working - 3 days in the officeSalary up to 70kLondon based role

Michael Page