Associate, Litigation Communications

Opportunity

Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our Litigation Communications practice group in New York.

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.

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.

About the Role

Client Contribution & Handling

• Serve as an expert in LitComms situations across multiple industries
• Provide premium relevant insight, guidance and advice to the client
• Serve as day-to-day client lead on special litigation situations, achieving a balance between a client's legal position while protecting its reputation
• Develop client legal situation and arguments

Communication Skills

• Writing thoughtful, well-structured content; considering audience in style and tone of communications
• Expressing a well-developed point of view; analyzing and distilling complex information
• Exhibiting good judgment and exercising discretion
• Questioning and challenging in a constructive way; presenting unpopular ideas confidently

Team

• 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
• Work with Partner and Director on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
• Oversee research assignments; responsible for distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points
• Encourage collaboration and creativity with team members regarding professional development and messaging opportunities
• Plan and execute around client announcements and events, managing:
• Strategic communications plan development
• Media strategy and handling
• Preparation of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
• Announcement or event logistics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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
• Deep understanding of global communications, business, crisis, corporate reputation, and litigation
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail; client service-orientation
• Experience working with and briefing c-suite and executive leadership
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional research, writing, communication, and persuasion skills
• Multilingual skills beneficial
• Gravitas, clear leadership skills and experience managing and mentoring junior practitioners, particularly in a hybrid environment
• Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Thorough understanding of business and finance
• Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg, and other research resources

Ideal Candidate

• A current or former litigation attorney with law firm experience or a strategic communications advisor with proven corporate communications and/or crisis background
• Enthusiasm for learning and curiosity, creative problem solving, and the ability to think strategically and critically
• A team mindset - someone who will invest in the people around them and build resources
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative - it's a "roll your sleeves up" culture
• Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance environments
• High emotional intelligence and strong personal impact
• Commercial acumen and professional polish

Benefits

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package:

Base Pay

The annual base compensation range for this role is $130,000-$170,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility

Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays.
• Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share- immediate vesting.
• Career training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments - whether in our offices or on-site with clients - through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person - either in the office or on-site with clients - at least four days each week.