Associate Director of Communications

Position Overview

This role, in collaboration with the Director of Global Marketing and Communications, is responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a global communications strategy for BCLP - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. With a clear goal of raising the profile of the firm and its experts across our practice groups globally, through a media relations strategy and reputation management strategy, this role is critical to the Marketing and Communications function and the BCLP brand. In this role you will have responsibility for enhancing our reputation and awareness of the firms’ services and capabilities through the firm’s communication efforts both internally and externally. The successful candidate will lead strategically and be willing to engage significantly in operational activities, working collaboratively with the Director of Global Marketing and Communications, the Global CMO, the BCLP leadership team as well as key marketing and operational leaders and other key stakeholders across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Work to develop the global communications strategy, both in relation to internal and external communications
• Lead strategic communications planning and execution to support business activities and strategic objectives, working with subject matter experts, in support of major business change, regulation, growth initiatives and RFPs, as needed
• Act as crisis and reputation management lead for the Firm
• Oversee best practice in the delivery and creation of communications assets for the firm across multiple channels
• Provide leadership and guidance on global and local market opportunities and challenges across each region
• Lead, manage, and develop consistent global communications processes and procedures
• Build collaborative relationships with Practice Group, Business Services and country leadership, stakeholders and colleagues across the Firm
• Drive innovation, spot creative opportunities and motivate colleagues to deliver great work
• Be the lead with the PR agencies in respect of all aspects of communications and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement
• Ensure appropriate KPI’s and measurement structures are in place, to be able to take data and apply learnings to the future development of communications strategy
• Develop and leverage a broad range of internal communications channels appropriate to the needs of the global and local internal audience(s)
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand issues and develop messaging and distribute client-facing communications
• Manage budget and expenses accurately and in a timely manner
• Is a role model to a communications team and leads with assertiveness and expertise
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated track record of excellence in managing global and integrated external and internal communications for a complex global organization
• Comfortable working with, and taking direction from, multiple stakeholders around the world and can adapt in the role as the global communications team scales up and builds new capabilities and takes on new responsibilities
• Able to operate in a highly matrixed organization and can influence the actions of the organization's most senior leaders: in-country, regionally and globally, across business and function
• Able to present and defend a point of view with the senior leadership team, internal colleagues and among clients regarding how to best position BCLP within the competitive landscape
• High-functioning, proactive individual who can handle stressful situations to include crisis communications; effectively prioritizes multiple demands on her/his time; transitions easily from day-to-day tasks to high-profile, critical time sensitive situations
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to inspire internal and agency teams
• Experience of developing communications strategies and able to prove the effectiveness of all communication channels
• Capable of working across geographies – transatlantic experience is a real advantage
• Ability and track record of delivering strong agency relationships
• Able to act and think in an agile, flexible way, focused on detail and delivery excellence
• Ability to work varying hours as part of a global team

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct and indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field)
• Minimum five (5) years’ supervisory experience required
• Minimum ten (10) years’ marketing experience preferred
• Legal or professional services industry experience preferred

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

BCLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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