Latham & Watkins LLP
Senior Manager of Public Relations
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About the Role
The Senior Manager of Public Relations is an integral part of Latham’s Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for developing strategic and proactive media relations campaigns that deliver high impact results, advancing the firm’s business goals, while proactively seeking media opportunities for profiling the firm, practice groups, and individual attorneys. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Managing proactive press outreach and reactive media, and being alert to issues that may arise
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with legal and business journalists, editors, and media outlets, connecting reporters to partners of the firm who serve as media sources
- Handling and running point on a variety of strategic profile-raising initiatives that involve strong messaging and creative writing skills, including media kits, talking points, statements, press releases, award submissions, survey responses, and other communication materials to ensure consistent and effective messaging
- Placing byline articles, and as appropriate, creating opportunities to leverage thought leadership for press commentary
- Contributing to leveraging the firm’s social media programs to support promoting the expertise and work of the practice
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We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit knowledge of core public relations principles, including media, digital, communications, branding, market research, and competitive intelligence
- Demonstrate superior leadership skills (i.e., organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Possess excellent professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
- And have:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in public relations, communications, business administration, or related field
- Relevant public relations experience at a PR agency or in-house, with a significant focus on press office responsibilities
- Experience and familiarity with the legal industry, preferably, and experience of navigating a complex global environment
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Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #LI-MM1 #MidSenior
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