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Job description

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Role Purpose

The Communications Manager - Energy, natural resources and infrastructure (ENRI) and global champion for Energy and Infrastructure will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the firm's external communications strategy. This position is instrumental in enhancing the firm's U.S. and global presence and reputation through strategic media relations, impactful communications campaigns, and the meticulous management of the firm's brand image.

Reporting to the Global External Communications Lead, the role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the legal and business sectors and a proven ability to navigate and influence external communications for a top-tier global professional services firm. This role will be accountable for directly supporting the partners and practices within the ENRI department in the U.S. and will also serve as the global champion for the Communications team for the Energy & Infrastructure sector.

This role is crucial for advancing the firm's strategic goals by ensuring a cohesive and impactful external communications strategy. The manager will be instrumental in positioning the firm as a leader in the legal field, enhancing its reputation, and driving positive media coverage and public perception.

By effectively managing external communications, this role supports the firm's business growth, strengthens its competitive positioning, and reinforces its commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the global legal market.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic communications development
Design and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with the firm's business objectives and elevate its reputation.
Ensure strategies effectively support the ENRI department practice areas in the US and energy & infrastructure global sector.

Media relations management

Cultivate and manage relationships with key U.S. media contacts and influencers.

Develop and execute US media outreach strategies that enhance the firm's visibility (including partners within the department and sector) and thought leadership within the legal and business communities.

Have confidence to work with people at all levels and take responsibility for advising and deciding what ideas should be taken to the media and act as gatekeeper to ensure the partners' and journalists' time is not being wasted.

Have a self-assured and mature outlook to develop relationships with target trade, broadcast and national media on their own to build up a strong network of contacts to introduce to partners.

Press materials and content creation

Craft high-quality press releases, media statements, website postings and other external communication materials.

Drive tactical news, thought leadership and market commentary opportunities for our market-leading spokespeople.

Ensure that all content reflects the firm's brand voice and strategic messaging, while addressing the interests and needs of external audiences.

External communications campaign planning and oversight

Lead and oversee external communications campaigns from conception through execution and evaluation.

Coordinate with internal teams (internal communications, social media, business development, marketing, content and campaigns and alumni) and external partners to ensure campaigns align with the firm's strategic goals and deliver measurable impact.

Brand image management

Maintain and enhance the firm's brand image across all external platforms.

Ensure consistency in messaging and adherence to brand guidelines across various communication channels.

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborate with practice area leaders and other senior stakeholders across the business development, marketing and communications function to align external communications efforts with the firm's strategic priorities.

Provide counsel and support to ensure effective communication strategies are in place for high-profile matters.

Organize, attend and offer advice on media training for key spokespeople.

Performance measurement and reporting

Develop and track metrics to assess the effectiveness of external communications initiatives.

Provide regular reports and insights on media coverage campaign performance, and brand perception to inform strategic decision-making.

Key Stakeholders

Practice group and sector heads, as well as key partners and regional managing partners

Global community of external communications team members

Internal communications and social media

BD leads, content and campaigns and brand

Key Requirements

Extensive experience in external communications, with a strong background in media relations and public relations within professional services, preferably in a legal or similarly complex sector.

Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information

Able to quickly establish good working relationships and promote best practice.

Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and creative with required determination to achieve results.

A successful team player, can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive.

Highly organized in order to successfully manage and prioritize a varied and demanding workload.

Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and focus on accuracy, with an understanding of the need for documentation and well-defined procedures.

Polite and confident in manner an ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organizational setting.

Show resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required.

Ability to be an ambassador for A&O Shearman, being professional in outlook and attitude.

Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic communication plans that drive business objectives and enhance organizational reputation.

Proven ability to craft compelling content and manage high-stakes media interactions.

Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with media, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and demonstrate the impact of communications efforts.

Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.

Experience working in a global law firm or a large, complex organization, familiarity with the legal industry and understanding of its unique communication challenges and opportunities and proficiency in media measurement and reporting tools would all be preferred but not essential.

Additional information - External

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It is A&O Shearman's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status or alienage, disability, pregnancy or related medical issue, military or qualified veteran status, familial status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, including gender identity, gender expression or transition status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and / or sex offenses, sexual and reproductive health decisions, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual's relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call 1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.

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