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At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we need a Communications Executive to join our Marketing and Business Development team and play a fundamental role on BCLP’s global Communications Team to support the Firm’s strategy, focusing on the three key practices of Litigation & Investigations, Real Estate and Corporate & Finance Transactions alongside key industry sectors. With the Senior Communications Manager, you will support PR and media relations efforts to raise both lawyer and the Firm’s profiles, elevate and safeguard the Firm’s reputation and guide key stakeholders on PR best practices to deliver strong external communications. Additionally, you will provide support for the firm’s internal and brand communications efforts. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you’ll also be part of the wider global Marketing & Business Development team and work closely with these colleagues to support with communications on major campaigns, sponsorships, Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Responsibility, and firm-wide initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
External Communications: Press Office – Practices and Sectors: Support the Firm’s priority practices within its three global Departments: Corporate & Finance Transactions, Litigation & Investigations, and Real Estate, together with key industry sectors such as Sports & Entertainment, Hotels & Leisure and Banking driving daily proactive and reactive media relations within the UK and globally
Support the firm’s corporate communications programmes, helping to develop and maintain media relationships and managing news hook calendars
Engage with media daily, keeping abreast of media moves and role/beat changes for journalists
Engage with the topics of interest to our practices and sectors, contributing to news monitoring and delivering news reports and analysis
Draft press releases, media statements, media pitches and award entries, as well as support on issues management, including drafting of Q&A and media statements
Compile activity reports, helping to keep the teams on track with deliverables
Corporate Reputation Management: Working alongside the rest of the Communications Team, you will support upholding the Firm’s corporate reputation which includes shared responsibility for publicising firm-specific initiatives, leadership appointments and lateral hires and promotions, as well as other key milestones for the Firm such as the annual financial results, Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Responsibility programmes, alongside HR programmes to attract and retain talent
Campaigns: Working with the wider marketing Campaigns Team on delivering communications to support profile-raising and awareness in key media (legal, sector and national) on specific projects
Social Media and Digital: Assist with keeping the News and Insights section of the website up to date with fresh and relevant content
Assist with the social media content plan and create/post content to the Firm’s social media platforms, working alongside our Social Media Manager
Strategy, Tactics and Process: Assist the team with creating strategy and process documents (including notes, plans, Q&As and trackers) to ensure that we effectively execute on our communications initiatives
Evaluation: Maintain accurate records of the firm’s media opportunities and successes feeding into the monthly Global Communications report for the Board
Legal Awards: Compile and submit relevant annual awards entries
Ad hoc projects: Both internal and external communications may require your support from time to time
Requirements:
Communications/PR experience, in-house professional service or agency, is essential
Excellent organisational, planning and people skills
Collaborative spirit
Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within the Firm
Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead
Ability to work effectively and independently within a busy team
Takes a pragmatic, can-do approach
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Familiar with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X
Degree educated or equivalent
What we offer:
Joining a highly respected and collegial team within a dynamic and ambitious law firm
The Communications Team has a flat structure, senior exposure, and there will be plenty of opportunities to use your creative flair, help the Firm tell its story, and grow in the role
You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition and professional development