Brand, Communications and Marketing Manager - Americas

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Job Description

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to help develop and execute Clifford Chance's Brand, Communications and Marketing (BCM) strategy in the Americas. Our US and Latin America offering is central to the firm's global strategy and this position plays a central role in distinguishing us in the US market. Reporting to the Head of BCM – Americas and acting as second-in-command in the team, you will provide leadership and direction in support of the function's strategic objectives. You will work closely with partners, lawyers and business professional functions across the region, collaborate with global teams, and engage with external suppliers and agencies. This role can be located in either our New York, Washington DC or Houston offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cascading firm and regional positioning and messages on specific initiatives and projects through the appropriate channels internally and externally.
• Supporting Corporate Communications and Reputation Management, Business Continuity Planning, Issue Management and Change Management activities.
• Drafting and advising on executive communications in the region for Office Managing Partners, Regional Practice Area Leaders, General Managers and function leads.
• Supporting firm profile activity, marketing campaigns and design, including the management of regional activation of global brand initiatives.
• Proactively identifying and managing communication opportunities internally and externally, aligned with the firm's strategy, including in focus areas for business growth.
• Developing messaging and drafting content for a variety of channels including executive comms, press releases, social media, internal stories and marketing campaigns.
• Communications planning and promotion of key growth areas and initiatives in areas such as Tech, Energy & Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Private Capital.
• Providing strategic advice, counsel and training to stakeholders (including the BCM and Business Development teams) on media and sponsorship opportunities.
• Serving as a brand ambassador and custodian by guiding the business on appropriate materials and correct branding.
• Supporting on BCM team management, including attending regular team meetings at local, regional and global levels, and helping develop other members of the team.
• Managing the communications planning for new hires, promotions, and any departures or retirements.

Qualifications

Your experience

Personal competencies

• Professional, personable and mature, with the ability to work appropriately with people at all levels of the organization, including senior executives. Able to foster, enhance and contribute to the team environment.
• Skilled communicator, able to convince and articulate verbally and in writing.
• Well-informed on current events, news and business trends, and commercially aware.
• Able to deal with multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines, while getting the job done to the highest standards.
• Adept at calmly handling urgent situations as they arise, with the flexibility to adapt to fast-changing dynamics.
• Possesses the ability to see the big picture, but also pay tight attention to detail when required.
• Accessible and client oriented.

Professional skills

• Experience in