Legal Staff Marketing in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Marketing in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Associate Director of Communications - Law Firm - Atlanta, Chicago

Position Overview

- Design, develop, implement, and evaluate global communications strategy for BCLP - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
- Responsible for raising profile of firm and its experts through media relations and reputation management strategies
- Collaborate with Director of Global Marketing and Communications, Global CMO, and BCLP leadership team
- Enhance reputation and awareness of firm's services and capabilities through internal and external communication efforts
- Lead strategically and engage in operational activities
- Develop relationships with Practice Group, Business Services, and country leadership
- Drive innovation and motivate colleagues to deliver great work

Responsibilities

- Develop global communications strategy for internal and external communications
- Lead strategic communications planning and execution to support business activities and objectives
- Act as crisis and reputation management lead for the firm
- Oversee best practices in delivery and creation of communications assets
- Provide leadership and guidance on global and local market opportunities and challenges
- Develop consistent global communications processes and procedures
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand issues and develop messaging for client-facing communications
- Manage budget and expenses accurately and in a timely manner
- Be a role model for communications team and lead with assertiveness and expertise

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications

- Demonstrated track record of excellence in managing global and integrated external and internal communications for a complex global organization
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and adapting as global communications team scales up
- Able to influence senior leaders and present a point of view regarding positioning of BCLP in competitive landscape
- Proactive and able to handle stressful situations, prioritize multiple demands, and transition easily between tasks
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience developing communications strategies and proving effectiveness of channels
- Transatlantic experience preferred
- Ability to work varying hours as part of a global team

Supervisory Responsibility

- Direct and indirect supervisory responsibilities

Travel

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Education/Experience/Certifications

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum five years of supervisory experience
- Minimum ten years of marketing experience preferred
- Legal or professional services industry experience preferred

Disclaimer

- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position
- Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

BCLP is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Information

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Additional compensation may include bonuses, benefits, and other perks

Job Title

- Associate Director of Communications

Experience Information

- Minimum five years of supervisory experience
- Minimum ten years of marketing experience preferred
- Legal or professional services industry experience preferred