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King & Wood Mallesons

Corporate Affairs Manager – Flexibility to be Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Melbourne

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

Additional role to the team – Step up in your career and add value by elevating the profile and brand of International top tier law firm King & Wood Mallesons.
If you are interested in the issues that keep the economy moving; the energy transition, technology, finance, geopolitics and dealmaking it doesn’t get much better than this. At King & Wood Mallesons’ our market-leading lawyers work on headline-making deals.
We’re searching for someone with curiosity and storytelling skills to help us bring this work to life. You will help us find new ways to uncover the extraordinary stories in our people and their work. Stay engaged, inspired and proud of where you work, every day.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Reporting to the Melbourne based Senior Corporate Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the firm’s external communications strategy, to promote the firm’s brand through thought leadership and public relations tactics.

With flexibility to be based out of the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBD office, working collaboratively with other senior roles within the Communications and Business Development and Marketing function, this role will identify opportunities to showcase the firm’s expertise and experience in key priority areas most relevant to our clients and make recommendations for increasing the firm’s share of voice in the market.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing issues-led profiling plans for the firm’s core sectors and practice areas
Driving execution of the firm’s media engagement strategy, including: Identifying target publications and building and maintaining relationships with key journalists; Pitching to media on market issues and developments relevant to clients; Preparing media talking points and messaging; Drafting or providing editorial guidance on Op Eds
Playing a key role in designing and delivering end to end thought leadership campaigns including: identification of topical issues/themes/ trends; Campaign management; Stakeholder engagement; Editorial guidance; Key message development; Pitching to media
Upskilling team members & colleagues
Engaging with senior stakeholders and partners
Measuring and reporting on the performance of our external communications tactics

About You

This will suit a proactive storyteller with a natural curiosity about the commercial world. You will have exposure to some of the biggest deals in Australia, with a front row seat at how the impact of the law, with guidance from a top tier law firm, can have a positive effect on businesses; the economy; the community; and geopolitical landscape. It doesn’t get much more exciting than this!

With an excellence without arrogance ethos, you will also need:

Strong understanding of, and interest in the economic and business issues in Australia and Asia
Excellent business writing and ability to translate complex concepts into plain language
Demonstrated ability to execute multifaceted communication campaigns
Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
Project management and time management skills
Experience in or understanding of professional services is advantageous but not essential
Knowledge of or interest in learning video / audio content production will be looked on favourably

Next Steps

Applications close COB Wednesday 4th December 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

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