Senior Comms Manager (Editorial) - Global Legal Firm

An international professional services firm is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Comms Manager (Editorial) to join its global communications team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Global Director of Communications, this role is instrumental in shaping and elevating the firm’s editorial strategy, leading major marketing campaigns, and managing a small editorial team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at a global level, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and making a meaningful impact on how the firm communicates internally and externally.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global marketing and communications strategies in collaboration with practice groups and international offices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on high-profile marketing campaigns, enhancing their reach and effectiveness.
• Lead the firm's editorial board and champion centralized messaging and content alignment.

Content & Editorial Oversight

• Oversee creation, editing, and distribution of high-quality, brand-consistent content across all platforms.
• Provide editorial direction, reviewing and refining content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Maintain strong editorial standards and uphold brand voice across all communications.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise partners and lawyers on effective communication strategies and marketing best practices.
• Build collaborative relationships across the firm to support integrated, firm-wide messaging.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of four, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of editorial and marketing campaigns.
• Support team development through coaching and training.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage content for the firm’s website homepage, ensuring relevance and alignment with brand messaging.
• Contribute to special projects, including the evaluation and adoption of new communication technologies.
• Provide support on ad hoc initiatives as required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communications and business writing, preferably within a legal environment.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities; familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using AI tools to support content creation and editing.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complex subject matter.
• Adept at working with Microsoft Office and document management tools (e.g., iManage).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field is a plus.

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