Role OverviewThe External Communications Lead, Americas is responsible for executing proactive, high-impact public relations strategies that reinforce Clifford Chance's brand and reputation as the premiere global law firm. This senior-level role will work closely with partners, lawyers, and business professional leaders across the Americas, collaborate with global teams, and engage with external suppliers and agencies. The role will be based in either the New York or Washington DC offices.
What You Will Do
The External Communications Lead, Americas will develop and execute proactive public relations strategies that elevate the region's leadership, subject matter expertise, and growth priorities. This includes driving earned media focused on practice area successes, lateral partner and lawyer growth, milestones, and thought leadership across priority sectors and themes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be a professional, personable, and mature individual with the ability to work appropriately with people at all levels of the organization, including senior executives. They will be equally adept and comfortable working at both a strategic and tactical level, with a proven ability to develop and execute external communications strategies for AmLaw 100 law firms.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in B2B public relations
- Strong media relations judgment
- Proven ability to develop and execute external communications strategies for AmLaw 100 law firms
- Strong understanding of the US legal media landscape
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Excellent news judgment
- Strategic advisory skills
- Ability to connect external communications activity to firm priorities
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
- Salary range: $200,000 - $240,000
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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