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Associate Communications Director

Ambition US
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

We are delighted to be supporting an international law firm on the recruitment for a Associate Director of Communications, this role will be working closely with the Global Director and will be the lead communications professional for the firm.

  • We can also position this role in;
  • New York
  • Washington DC
  • Denver

Within the role you will lead a global team of senior managers and junior staff, coordinating the firms strategy for both external and internal communications, creating a globalized communications strategy whilst also tailoring different approaches for the North American and EMEA regions.

Alongside the strategic communications piece you will also be a pivotal part of the firms marketing leadership team, working closely with the firms board and senior partners. You would also develop and lead the firms relationships with the Legal and Industry press too.

Core responsibilities include :

  • Working closely with the global director and global CMO, pull together and develop and thorough communications strategy both internal and external for the firm.
  • Become the firms lead on reputation management and crisis communications.
  • Provide leadership qualities to advise the firm on how to react to market news and trends, some of these may take global approaches alongside more specific regional topics.
  • Help to develop the communications team based in North America and Europe.
  • Manage the communications budget and expenses and monitor ROI.
  • Develop relationships with the Legal press and other external suppliers, such as external PR agencies.
  • The role has been newly created to support the growth of the firm, so we think this represents a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned comms professional to be part of an ambitious Communications function. We would welcome applications from individuals who have already operated at this level or those at Senior Management level seeking to take the next step up.

    If the role appeals, but the salary level isn't quite right, we would still be keen to have a conversation and explore in more detail.

    Please click apply or contact Ben Curle directly to discuss.

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