Manager, Public Relations and Communications

Join WilmerHale as a Public Relations and Communications Manager, shaping and executing the firm's global communication and PR strategy. **Key Responsibilities:** * Execute comprehensive public relations and communications programs aligned with firm initiatives and business goals. * Advance the firm's reputation and brand through website strategies, blogs, social media, and content promotion. * Oversee and produce diverse digital and print promotional and communication materials, ensuring brand consistency. * Manage the firm's awards and surveys program, including editorial-based responses. * Identify and create internal/external promotional opportunities, including engaging communications grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Collaborate closely with marketing and business development teams to ensure news and feature stories are current and appealing. * Assist in managing the internal communications and public relations team, fostering collaboration and an ambitious spirit. * Contribute to managing selected external agencies and consultants. * Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented attitude. **Qualifications & Skills:** * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team. * Exceptional discretion with sensitive and confidential matters. * Proven ability to identify and create proactive media opportunities. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong business writing, grammar, and spelling. * Precise attention to detail with extraordinary organizational skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and short/long-cycle projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism. * Flexibility and willingness to travel to other firm locations as necessary. **Education & Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree required. * 7-10 years of communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism experience. * Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred. * Previous experience successfully managing direct reports preferred.