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Senior Manager, External Communications

freshfields19 open roles

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$220,000 – $260,000 a year
Where
New York
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Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, External Communications is responsible for leading strategic external communications and media engagement for Freshfields' market-leading platform.

Supporting practices including M&A, Private Capital, Capital Markets, and Tax, the role develops and executes proactive communications programs that enhance the firm's reputation, elevate partner visibility, and strengthen Freshfields' position as the leading adviser on the transactions shaping business, markets, and the global economy.

Working closely with partners, practice leaders, Business Development teams, and Brand & Communications colleagues, the role translates complex legal matters, market developments, and client successes into compelling narratives that reinforce Freshfields' distinctive market position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Planning

  • Develop and deliver integrated external communications strategies for key practice areas, including M&A, Private Capital, Capital Markets, and Tax.
  • Align communications plans with firm strategy, market opportunities, reputational objectives, and business development priorities.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities that strengthen Freshfields' visibility and influence across clients, media, and broader stakeholder audiences.
  • Support the development of annual communications plans and practice visibility strategies.

Media Relations & Reputation Building

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, commentators, and influencers across legal, financial, business, and trade media.
  • Proactively generate media opportunities that elevate partner visibility and showcase the firm's market-leading work.
  • Develop media strategies around significant transactions, legal developments, market trends, lateral recruitment and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Manage media engagement processes, briefings, interviews, and outreach activities.
  • Act as a trusted communications advisor to partners and practice leaders.

Thought Leadership & Content Development

  • Work with lawyers, Business Development and subject matter experts to identify relevant market themes and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Translate complex legal, regulatory, financial, and transactional developments into engaging, market-facing content.
  • Develop commentary, opinion pieces, executive positioning content, media materials, and campaign assets.
  • Support integrated activation across earned, owned, and digital channels.

Strategic Counsel & Stakeholder Management

  • Advise partners on media engagement, executive positioning, and reputation-building opportunities.
  • Coach spokespersons and support preparation for interviews, speaking engagements, and commentary opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with partners, practice leaders, Business Development teams, and communications colleagues.
  • Ensure communications activity aligns with wider firm messaging, brand standards, and strategic objectives.

Market Intelligence & Measurement

  • Monitor transaction markets, competitive activity, emerging issues, and industry developments to identify communications opportunities.
  • Analyze media coverage, stakeholder sentiment, and communications performance.
  • Produce regular reporting and insights demonstrating the contribution of communications activity to business and reputational objectives.
  • Use insight and data to optimize communications strategy and improve outcomes.

Success Measures

  • Increased quality and volume of positive media coverage across core practices.
  • Enhanced visibility and market profile of key partners and practice leaders.
  • Increased share of voice in priority media and market conversations.
  • Strong execution of thought leadership and executive positioning programs.
  • Positive stakeholder feedback from practice leadership and business partners.
  • Demonstrable contribution to reputation, market awareness, and growth objectives.

Skills & Experience

Required Experience

  • Substantial experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or professional services communications.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, dealmaking, M&A, private capital, capital markets, or related sectors.
  • Experience advising senior stakeholders and managing complex communications priorities.
  • Demonstrated success delivering proactive media and external communications campaigns.
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content development capabilities.

Key Competencies

  • Strong news judgment and media instincts.
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
  • Influence and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to simplify complex topics for external audiences.
  • Strong project management and execution skills.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment.
  • Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $220,000 to $260,000.

EEO Statement

Freshfields US LLP is proud to be an equal employment employer. Our policies and practices will be free from unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, military service, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Freshfields US LLP Freshfields US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected] , or you can send your resume to [email protected] , or you can call us at +1-212-277-4000.

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