Communications Manager

Communications Manager

MARKETING Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured.

The firm is seeking a full-time Communications Manager to join its Global Communications team, reporting to the Senior Communications Manager and working closely with the Director of Global Communications, firm leadership and other senior stakeholders. This is an opportunity to join a tight knit, high performance team known for strategic insight, collaboration and strong execution.

The Communications Manager will interact directly with partners and serve as a lead for selected practice areas and firm initiatives, helping shape and execute strategies across media relations, internal communications, digital content, social media and awards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute communications strategies supporting the firm’s practice areas and strategic initiatives, including media positioning, messaging, internal engagement and content development.
• Lead and support communications initiatives across a range of practices and strategic firm priorities, including thought leadership, partner prominence, promotion of client work and firm achievements, and the firm's profile in areas such as AI and emerging legal technologies.
• Create communications materials including media pitches, press releases, Web content, social media posts, award submissions, talking points and internal communications.
• Work collaboratively with partners, Practice Management and Marketing colleagues, the firm’s external PR agency and other stakeholders to support communications strategies, media opportunities and related initiatives.
• Support communications related to sensitive issues, crisis management and firmwide initiatives.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations or public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant graduate-level study preferred.
• Demonstrated media relations skills, including experience building journalist relationships, securing placements and supporting senior leaders in external engagements.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills are essential. Possesses the capabilities of translating complex legal, business and technology concepts into clear, precise and compelling content across multiple formats, with a keen editorial eye and meticulous attention to tone, structure and detail.
• A foundational understanding of the business and financial landscape, including familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, disputes and related matters, and the ability to communicate credibly about them.
• Interest in developments across the legal industry, including generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, with the curiosity to stay current and communicate about them effectively.
• Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to balance competing priorities and support sensitive or crisis-related communications under pressure.
• Comfortable working across digital platforms and social media channels, with an understanding of how to leverage them effectively for strategic communications and brand positioning.
• Collaborative and service-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence and poise to interact directly with senior partners and firm leadership, building trust and credibility as a go-to communications adviser.

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying and send required materials to:

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Taria Yarborough

Human Resources

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

tkyarborough@debevoise.com