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About the Role

Cooley (UK) LLP is recruiting a Senior PR Manager (Europe) to join the Communications team. This role will lead Cooley’s public relations efforts to strengthen the firm’s profile in the UK and European markets, shaping a coordinated communications program aligned with the firm’s growth objectives. The Senior PR Manager will identify and develop compelling stories demonstrating Cooley’s role in advising on cutting-edge transactions, disputes, and market developments, particularly in technology, life sciences, emerging companies, and venture capital.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic PR program to raise the profile of Cooley’s London and Brussels offices and support business and reputation objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with influential UK legal, business, technology, life sciences, and financial media.
Serve as a trusted PR adviser to office leadership, partners, and practice groups.
Identify, shape, and promote stories reinforcing Cooley’s market position, including significant transactions, disputes, client successes, and firm developments.
Position Cooley lawyers as authoritative voices on innovation economy issues through media commentary, interviews, op-eds, and market perspectives.
Manage incoming media inquiries, recommend responses, and coordinate interviews, statements, and briefings.
Provide strategic counsel on sensitive, high-profile, and reputation-related matters.
Prepare lawyers for media engagement through coaching, briefing materials, and key messages.
Develop integrated communications campaigns combining earned media, thought leadership, social media, and marketing collateral.
Work with partners and internal teams to identify distinctive content opportunities.
Write and edit press releases, pitches, statements, talking points, media briefings, and op-eds.
Support the development and promotion of client alerts and market commentary.
Maintain high editorial standards for external communications.
Establish processes for identifying and promoting significant London-led and cross-border deals and client matters.
Partner with lawyers, marketing, and business development colleagues to promote matters that support Cooley’s story and market positioning.
Develop tailored promotion strategies for matters, considering their significance and client sensitivities.
Coordinate approvals and execution across lawyers, clients, internal stakeholders, and external agencies.
Serve as the primary contact for Cooley’s London-based PR agency, setting priorities and ensuring strong execution.
Collaborate with the global communications team to align European activity with firmwide campaigns and messaging.
Partner with marketing, business development, and practice-group teams to coordinate activity and maximize content value.
Support priority awards and recognitions efforts for London and Brussels offices.
Track activity and results, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide updates to leadership.
Develop and maintain processes, protocols, and media lists to support the PR function.
Manage multiple priorities and stakeholders under tight deadlines with sound judgment.
Supervise, coach, and mentor direct reports (where applicable).
Set priorities and provide oversight of work, performance, and development for direct reports (where applicable).
Support continuing education and career development opportunities for direct reports (where applicable).
Partner with the Director of Communications and HR on recruitment and performance management (where applicable).
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant public relations or external communications experience, ideally in a law firm, professional services organization, PR agency, or similarly complex environment.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing successful media relations and reputation-building programs.
Strong relationships with UK legal, business, and industry media, with the ability to develop new relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong editorial eye.
Ability to translate complex legal and business issues into clear, compelling stories.
Experience advising senior professionals and building credibility with demanding stakeholders.
Strong news judgment and a clear understanding of the UK media landscape.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and approvals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of projects.
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications and marketing systems following orientation.

Skills

Media Relations
Reputation Management
Thought Leadership
Deal and Matter Promotion
Content Development
Campaign Development
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Editorial Skills
Media Judgment
Project Management
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Collaboration
Influencing
Consensus Building
Analytical Skills
Research Skills
Flexibility
Accuracy
Responsiveness
Follow-through

Location

UK
Europe

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, business or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Enhanced family leave
Health and dental insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension
Fertility benefits
Wellness programs
Employee discounts including a fitness and nutrition allowance

About the Company

Cooley (UK) LLP is a law firm.
Cooley is dedicated to making its recruitment practices and candidate interviews inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Requests for reasonable accommodations, adjustments, or support during the interview process for medical conditions, disabilities, or neurodivergence will be treated with sensitivity and strict confidentiality and will not affect potential employment.

Equal Opportunity

The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training.