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Marketing, Business Development & Comms Recruiter for 15+ Years | Professional Services Sector Specialist | 500+ Candidates Placed with Leading Firms
Our client is one of Australia's most progressive, independent law firms. Recognised for its bold thinking, entrepreneurial approach and standout culture, the firm is trusted on many of the most significant corporate transactions and disputes in the market today. This firm has a unique environment where communications professionals can make a visible impact.
The Role
As Communications Executive, you will support the planning and delivery of firmwide communications, working closely with partners, senior leadership and the business development team. This is a broad, hands-on role covering media relations, digital channels, internal communications, publications and thought leadership. Reporting into a highly regarded Senior Communications and Digital Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping how the firm's story is told across multiple audiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies aligned to firm priorities and brand positioning.
* Draft and distribute media releases, thought leadership and editorial content that showcases the firm's expertise.
* Manage and optimise digital channels including newsletters, alumni updates, podcasts and social media.
* Build strong journalist relationships and support media engagement, interviews and commentary opportunities.
* Collaborate with partners and BD colleagues to produce publications, news items and client-facing communications.
* Support internal communications, ensuring employees are engaged and aligned with firm strategy.
* Contribute to communications around CSR, D&I and innovation initiatives, helping to strengthen the firm's reputation.
* Monitor market and competitor activity to identify opportunities for differentiation and profile building.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a communications professional who combines creativity with commerciality and can thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. The successful candidate will bring:
* Proven experience in corporate communications, ideally in professional services, legal, or a regulated industry.
* Media relations capability, including drafting releases and managing journalist engagement.
* Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
* Familiarity with digital channels and content production (social, newsletters, podcasts, web).
* Strong project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
* A collaborative approach, with the confidence to partner with senior stakeholders.
This firm offers a distinctive culture built on excellence, energy, collaboration, innovation and citizenship. Employees are empowered to contribute, shape outcomes and grow in a genuinely inclusive environment. Diversity, mental health and wellbeing are embedded in the firm's people agenda, with meaningful initiatives across First Nations, accessibility, gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
You will enjoy a stimulating environment where autonomy is encouraged, ideas are valued, and the opportunity to make your mark is real.
Recruitment Agency Information
Dalton Handley is a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm, our team and alliance partners in the UK and Asia has over 40 years' experience specialising in business development and marketing roles within professional services; we understand the intricacies of your world and the firms we have partnered with for years.
We have placed hundreds of candidates into career enhancing roles and built high performance BD and marketing teams with some of the world's leading professional services businesses, from global law firms, the Big-4 and global engineering firms, through to boutique consultancy practices.
To apply, or to have an exploratory conversation in the strictest of confidence, please contact Charles Handley at Dalton Handley. Your CV will not be sent to any firms without your prior consent.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Public Relations, Marketing, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Professional Services, Law Practice, and Legal Services
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