External Communications Executive – City Law Firm / Hybrid – £40k-£47k (DoE) + benefits

We are looking for an experienced External Communications Executive, with impeccable copywriting skills, to join a leading City Law firm as soon as possible.

The External Communications Executive will be responsible for writing, editing and proofing a wide range of content, including tenders, pitches, brochures, web content and newsletter.

We’re looking for someone with impeccable writing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt writing styles as needed. Being creative yet highly organised with excellent attention to detail, you will be a stickler for accuracy and effective communication.

What’s on offer:

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive, friendly and successful City law firm.

Our client is offering a competitive salary and core and flexible benefits scheme, which includes 25+ days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity pay, discretionary bonus, wellness subsidy, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, dental cover and more!

Standard working hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm and hybrid working is offered.

Key responsibilities as the External Communications Executive will include:

• Writing and editing a wide range of materials including tenders, pitches, presentations, submissions, newsletters and brochures
• Drafting award entries and creating a submissions calendar
• Drafting and editing directory entries for legal publications
• Creating communications to inform, educate and sell the firm’s services
• Drafting external content for newsletters, international networks and the website
• Developing the firm’s written branding
• And more

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a professional / business writing role (ideally external comms)
• Exceptional copywriting skills with excellent English
• Strong written skills with the ability to write in a professional and friendly tone
• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to adjust the tone and content of communications accordingly
• Exposure to professional services tender processes and systems including RFP and ITT
• Impeccable organisation and attention to detail
• IT literate including MS Office
• Flexible and proactive team player
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
• Solid education – Business, Communications or Marketing qualification is desirable

Interested in the fantastic External Comms role?

If this role is of interest to you and you have the right experience that we’re looking for then please ensure your CV showcases your relevant skills and experience in the best light. Please submit quoting ‘DH – External Communications Executive – Law Firm’