PR & Communications Executive
Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent Date posted: 20th June 2025
Blue Legal are partnering with a leading law firm who are recruiting for a PR & Communications Executive to join their London office. The roleholder will report into the PR & Communications Manager working directly with Director of Marketing and Business Development.
The Responsibilities:
- Supports proactive PR efforts by generating story ideas, pitching to media, and building relationships with key journalists and editors to connect them with firm partners.
- Tracks news agendas and editorial calendars, identifies media opportunities (e.g., comment pieces, bylined articles), and conducts research to support strategic messaging.
- Coordinates media interviews, prepares briefing notes for lawyers, and may attend interviews in place of the PR manager when needed.
- Drafts and publishes social media content, supports the editing of awards submissions, and helps circulate and showcase media coverage internally.
- Assists with media monitoring, conflict checks, reporting, and other administrative processes to ensure compliance and organisation within the PR team.
- Builds strong relationships across internal teams and explores use of generative AI tools to enhance PR workflows and efficiency.
The Candidate:
- Experience within legal or professional services
- Excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.