Senior Manager, Public Relations

Latham & Watkins

. Develop strategic and proactive media relations campaigns that deliver high-impact results and advance the firm’s business goals .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing media relations campaigns, managing press outreach, and creating impactful communication materials. Possesses strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with media and internal stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Media Relations Campaign DevelopmentPress Outreach ManagementLegal Industry FamiliarityPublic Relations ExperienceLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Media Kit CreationPress Release WritingCompetitive IntelligenceMarket ResearchDigital Communications

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizingPlanningProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsLegal IndustryThought LeadershipBrandingCommunication Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic and proactive media relations campaigns that deliver high-impact results and advance the firm’s business goals
Proactively seek media opportunities to profile the firm, practice groups, and individual attorneys
Manage proactive press outreach and reactive media
Monitor and respond to issues that may arise
Build and maintain relationships with legal and business journalists, editors, and media outlets
Connect reporters with firm partners serving as media sources
Lead strategic profile-raising initiatives
Create media kits, talking points, statements, press releases, award submissions, survey responses, and other communication materials
Ensure consistent and effective messaging
Place byline articles and create opportunities to leverage thought leadership for press commentary
Support promotion of practice expertise and work through the firm’s social media programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in public relations, communications, business administration, or related field
Relevant public relations experience at a PR agency or in-house, with a significant focus on press office responsibilities
Experience and familiarity with the legal industry, preferably
Experience navigating a complex global environment
Knowledge of core public relations principles, including media, digital, communications, branding, market research, and competitive intelligence
Superior leadership skills, including organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making
Excellent professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Flexible working schedule allowing for a hybrid and in-office presence (may be eligible)