Director, Litigation Communications

Opportunity 

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 been 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.

About the Role

Client Contribution & Handling

• Deliver 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 situations
• Representing the firm in discussions of complex litigation situations with senior executives at the client and with legal teams
• Serving as the main point of contact for clients in day-to-day communications
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients’ business and strategic communications issues
• Monitor level of account profitability and intervening as necessary

Communication Skills

• Writing thoughtful, well-structured content; considering audience in style and tone of communications
• Expressing a well-developed point of view; analyzing and distilling complex information
• Exhibiting good judgment and exercising discretion
• Questioning and challenging in a constructive way; presenting unpopular ideas confidently

Business Development

• Identifying new opportunities to deliver other Brunswick expertise to existing clients; actively pursuing and securing extensions of client relationships
• Building and maintaining strong external networks in order to deliver valuable insight to clients and the Firm
• Sourcing new business opportunities along with Partners
• Applying knowledge and experience to lead well-run pitch teams and drive pitch preparation to support colleagues across regions and sectors

Team

• Actively and effectively managing account teams and driving day-to-day activities for multiple accounts at a time
• Guiding team on structuring the development of client deliverables for fast-moving and high intensity situations in a timely manner
• Fostering development of team members’ skills and client handling ability by identifying new challenges and encouraging team to stretch where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10-15+ years of experience in an advisory position with a deep understanding of litigation communications, crisis communications and/or corporate reputation
• Ability to anticipate and analyze stakeholder reactions (investors, analysts, legal, media, employees)
• Experience distilling complex situations to outside audiences, including those who are not litigation experts
• Experience managing teams of five or more people
• Client service oriented
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and think strategically and creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional research, writing and communication skills
• Energetic and self-motivated team player with strong work ethic
• Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters

Ideal Candidate

• A current or former litigation attorney with law firm experience or a strategic communications advisor with proven corporate communications and/or crisis background
• Gravitas and clear leadership skills
• A team mindset – someone who will invest in the people around them and build resources
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative – it’s a “roll your sleeves up” culture
• Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance environments
• High emotional intelligence and strong personal impact
• Commercial acumen and professional polish

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $225,000-$250,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and ed