What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Litigation Communications position at Brunswick Group?
OpportunityBrunswick Group is seeking a Director to join our Litigation Communications practice group in New York.
Brunswick's litigation communications practice is made up of experienced professionals, including former practicing attorneys, who are familiar with complicated legal contexts and sensitivities. We have significant experience working on high-profile issues, crisis, and litigation situations affecting corporate value.
Brunswick Group has ranked as "Band 1" advisers globally, in the United States and United Kingdom for Litigation Communications by Chambers and Partners' Litigation Support. Brunswick is the only firm to receive the top ranking, and the sixth consecutive year Brunswick has achieved this distinction.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to : Client Contribution & HandlingDeliver strategic advice to clients, drawing on litigation communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience - and contributing to formulation of advice on strategy and communications approach for litigation situationsRepresenting the firm in discussions of complex litigation situations with senior executives at the client and with legal teamsServing as the main point of contact for clients in day-to-day communications.Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients' business and strategic communications issuesMonitor level of account profitability and intervening as necessaryCommunication SkillsWriting thoughtful, well-structured content; considering audience in style and tone of communicationsExpressing a well-developed point of view; analyzing and distilling complex informationExhibiting good judgment and exercising discretionQuestioning and challenging in a constructive way; presenting unpopular ideas confidentlyBusiness DevelopmentIdentifying new opportunities to deliver other Brunswick expertise to existing clients; actively pursuing and securing extensions of client relationshipsBuilding and maintaining strong external networks in order to deliver valuable insight to clients and the FirmSourcing new business opportunities along with PartnersApplying knowledge and experience to lead well-run pitch teams and drive pitch preparation to support colleagues across regions and sectorsTeamActively and effectively managing account teams and driving day-to-day activities for multiple accounts at a timeGuiding team on structuring the development of client deliverables for fast-moving and high intensity situations in a timely mannerFostering development of team members' skills and client handling ability by identifying new challenges and encouraging team to stretch where appropriateKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities : 10-15 years of experience in an advisory position with a deep understanding of litigation communications, crisis communications and / or corporate reputationAbility to anticipate and analyze stakeholder reactions (investors, analysts, legal, media, employees)Experience distilling complex situations to outside audiences, including those who are not litigation expertsExperience managing teams of five or more peopleClient service orientedAbility to multitask, prioritize and think strategically and creatively in a fast-paced environmentExceptional research, writing and communication skillsEnergetic and self-motivated team player with strong work ethicAbility to exhibit discretion with confidential client mattersIdeal Candidate : A current or former litigation attorney with law firm experience or a strategic communications advisor with proven corporate communications and / or crisis backgroundGravitas and clear leadership skillsA team mindset - someone who will invest in the people around them and build resourcesEntrepreneurial and collaborative - it's a "roll your sleeves up" cultureAdept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance environmentsHigh emotional intelligence and strong personal impactCommercial acumen and professional polishThe FirmAbout Brunswick
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully.
We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients - the leaders of large, complex organizations - understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. Brunswick operates as a single global profit center in order to collaboratively and seamlessly deliver results for clients wherever they operate in the world.The Americas and New York
Brunswick has six offices in the Americas. In the U.S., we offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in São Paulo.
Colleagues in the Americas are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere.
Brunswick's New York Office is the largest of the firm's offices in the Americas. The office is home to more than 250 colleagues working across the full range of Brunswick's sector and practice groups, as well as our Insight, Digital and Creative Campaigns & Content teams.
Our newly renovated and expanded space encompasses the 24th and 25th floors in the Grace Building on Bryant Park and serves as a convening space for Brunswick's global colleagues, clients, media and other members of the business, political and social communities.
For more information on Brunswick, including our offices and client offers, please visit our website : Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick's culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength - our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.Compensation
The applicant who is selected for this position will be eligible for the following compensation :
In New York City, the annual compensation for this role will be : $225,000 - $250,000.
If an offer is extended to an applicant in New York, the applicant will be paid in line with this range and based on the applicant's experience and qualifications. This range applies only to the New York position, and salaries in other offices and regions will vary based on an applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as the competitive landscape.
Bonus Eligibility : Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual performance and the overall performance of the Firm.
Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Paid Time Off : Vacation and sick leave, as well as paid Bank Holidays. Firm-sponsored 401K Plan with 3% safe harbor contribution of base and bonus - immediate vesting.
Other : Career training and development opportunities and employee discounts.
Salary : $225,000 - $250,000
