Associate, Litigation Communications

<h2>Opportunity </h2> <p>Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our Litigation Communications practice group in New York. </p> <p>Brunswick’s litigation communications practice is made up of experienced professionals, including former practicing attorneys, who are familiar with complicated legal contexts and sensitivities. We have significant experience working on high-profile issues, crisis, and litigation situations affecting corporate value.</p> <p>Brunswick Group has ranked as “Band 1” advisers globally, in the United States and United Kingdom for Litigation Communications by Chambers and Partners’ Litigation Support. Brunswick is the only firm to receive the top ranking, and the sixth consecutive year Brunswick has achieved this distinction.</p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <h3>Client Contribution & Handling</h3> <ul> <li>Serve as an expert in LitComms situations across multiple industries</li> <li>Provide premium relevant insight, guidance and advice to the client</li> <li>Serve as day-to-day client lead on special litigation situations, achieving a balance between a client’s legal position while protecting its reputation</li> <li>Develop client legal situation and arguments</li> </ul> <h3>Communication Skills</h3> <ul> <li>Writing thoughtful, well-structured content; considering audience in style and tone of communications</li> <li>Expressing a well-developed point of view; analyzing and distilling complex information</li> <li>Exhibiting good judgment and exercising discretion</li> <li>Questioning and challenging in a constructive way; presenting unpopular ideas confidently</li> </ul> <h3>Team</h3> <ul> <li>Manage the development of key client documents, playing a vital role in drafting, editing, routing throughout the internal approval process and delivery to the client</li> <li>Work with Partner and Director on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables</li> <li>Oversee research assignments; responsible for distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points</li> <li>Encourage collaboration and creativity with team members regarding professional development and messaging opportunities</li> <li>Plan and execute around client announcements and events, managing:</li> <ul> <li>Strategic communications plan development</li> <li>Media strategy and handling</li> <li>Preparation of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.</li> <li>Announcement or event logistics </li> </ul> </ul> <h2>What We're Looking For</h2> <h3>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h3> <ul> <li>7-10+ years of relevant work experience preferably in a strategic communications agency or law firm, with a similar focus, and/or related corporate function</li> <li>Deep understanding of global communications, business, crisis, corporate reputation, and litigation</li> <li>Strong work ethic and attention to detail; client service-orientation</li> <li>Experience working with and briefing c-suite and executive leadership</li> <li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Exceptional research, writing, communication, and persuasion skills</li> <li>Multilingual skills beneficial</li> <li>Gravitas, clear leadership skills and experience managing and mentoring junior practitioners, particularly in a hybrid environment</li