PR Executive

Recruiter
Bird & Bird
Location
South East England
Salary
Competitive
Posted
15 Oct 2016
Closes
29 Oct 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Bird & Bird is an international law firm, with a rare and invaluable grasp of strategic commercial issues. We combine exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients achieve their commercial goals. We have over 1,200 lawyers in 28 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world. If you want to find out more, visit .

The firm offers excellent prospects for progression and our culture provides all our people with world-class support to achieve their ambitions and goals.

Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. It is the policy of Bird & Bird to consider all candidates fairly, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We support an agile working environment and are happy to discuss flexible working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Marketing and Business Development department for a PR Executive.

The role of the PR Executive is to drive media coverage in national and trade publications both in the UK and internationally, and to support external communications across the firm.

This includes working closely with the Senior PR Executive, lawyers in our sector and practice groups, and the business development team. The role involves regular involvement with our international colleagues.

Ideally, you will have 2-3 years' PR experience, ideally within a professional services environment. Excellent communication skills, a proactive and positive attitude is essential. Along with a good understanding of what makes a good news story.

For further details on this role please click on the link below to review the job specification or contact Amelia Purnell, Recruitment Officer, for a confidential discussion about the vacancy.