About Linklaters
Linklaters is a global law firm providing legal services in 20 countries through 30 offices. We value exceptional people who thrive on collaboration, innovation, efficiency, agility, entrepreneurship and responsibility, fostering a supportive, fair and open atmosphere.
Role: Corporate Relations Advisor
As part of the Communications & Corporate Affairs team you will support the delivery of high‑quality, strategic communications across the firm. Your work will contribute to media relations, campaign development, crisis communications and corporate reporting, ensuring consistency and impact across all jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Lead in designing and delivering global or high‑profile communications campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging.
* Act as central coordination point, overseeing activities and aligning senior stakeholders.
* Draft, edit and refine external communications such as press releases, statements and Q&A materials.
* Build and maintain relationships with journalists, external agencies and sector bodies.
* Serve as initial contact for media relations, managing proactive engagement and responding to enquiries.
* Monitor global media coverage and produce analytics, insights and briefings.
* Coordinate the development and implementation of playbooks, policies, frameworks and toolkits.
* Support crisis and reputational risk management, acting as coordinator and first responder when required.
What we’re looking for
* Demonstrable experience in communications and corporate affairs, ideally within professional services, a regulated sector or a complex, international environment.
* Experience working with cross‑functional and multinational teams.
* Confident media handler with experience managing sensitive or high‑profile issues.
* Proven ability to plan and deliver communications strategies and campaigns with strong project management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to distil complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
* Proactive, resilient, solutions‑focused, able to operate effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced, global environment.
Benefits
* Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, a free in‑house fitness centre, subsidised health club memberships, free on‑site GP service and periodic health assessments.
* Finance: Pension and flexible savings options, income protection and life assurance, mortgage advice and will‑writing services.
* Family & Lifestyle: Electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes, emergency family care, additional holiday/birthday leave, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, travel insurance and season ticket loan.
* Optional benefits: Join sports and social clubs, employee networks such as Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks; hybrid working model available.
Location
The role can be based in our London offices with a hybrid working model available.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Linklaters recruits on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process and maintain confidentiality throughout. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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