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We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.\nWe are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.\nIf you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Commercial department in our New York office as a Manager: Public Relations.\nThe Manager: Public Relations will champion the firm's brand, spotlight its achievements, and help shape how clients, media, and the marketplace see the firm. This role will turn great work into great stories. Working closely with partners and business leaders, the Manager: Public Relations will develop creative communications strategies that amplify thought leadership, strengthen reputation, and keep the firm front and center.\nResponsibilities\nEssential Functions:\n\nDevelop and execute public relations and media relations strategies for designated practices, industry groups, offices, and individual lawyers\nBuild and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and other key media contacts across legal, business, trade, and industry publications\nAttend industry networking events to build and enhance relationships\nIdentify emerging legal, regulatory, and business trends and proactively position lawyers as thought leaders through media interviews, commentary opportunities, speaking engagements, and other profile-raising activities\nPitch and secure media coverage in targeted print, broadcast, digital, and social media outlets. Coverage should help the firm achieve its business objectives\nDevelop compelling storylines to secure stories in outlets where you wouldn’t expect to see a law firm included\nDraft, edit, and coordinate press releases, media pitches, briefing materials, talking points, award submissions, lateral partner announcements, and other communications materials\nPrepare lawyers for media interviews, speaking engagements, podcasts, and other external communications opportunities through coaching and message development\nCollaborate with Business Development, Recruiting, Human Resources, and other administrative departments to identify and promote firm achievements and strategic initiatives\nSupport the placement and promotion of lawyer-authored articles, thought leadership content, and other firm publications\nManage the activities of external public relations agencies, consultants, and vendors supporting designated practice areas and firm initiatives\nMonitor media coverage, competitor activity, and industry developments; provide reporting and strategic recommendations to firm leadership\nAssist with internal communications initiatives and provide communications counsel to lawyers and firm leadership as needed\nPerform other duties as assigned to support firm goals and objectives.\nQualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes\nEducation/Training/Certifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Communications or related field, required\nProfessional Experience:\nMinimum of six years of experience working with public relations/media relations/marketing setting, required \nPrior experience working at a law firm, PR agency or professional services firm, preferred \nTechnical Skills:\nProficiency in Microsoft Office products, required\nKnowledge of online and electronic newswire services, media tracking and Internet research resources, and website marketing, required\nPerformance Traits:\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors\nResults-oriented mindset with a proven ability to translate communications strategies into measurable business outcomes.\nAbility to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm\nAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities\nMust be a self-starter with a high level of initiative\nStrong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment\nStrong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects \nMaintains confidentiality and exercises discretion\nExercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills\nManagement Accountabilities:\nManages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counselling\nDemonstrated leadership and supervisory experience\nOperational budget analysis and recommendations\nConducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process\nAble to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies\nProcess- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills\nAble to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner\nPhysical Requirements:\nMay require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.\nWe are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nMayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. 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