Director of Litigation and Crisis Management
2 months ago
We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our UK Crisis & Risk team, which is part of the UK Corporate practice. The role is based in the London office, but with links to all the Edelman offices across the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will have a Legal and Litigation background and will be responsible for leading existing client work and pursuing new business, both in the UK and across EMEA.
Key Responsibilities- Lead high-level crisis management engagements for key clients, ensuring effective communication, risk assessment, and reputation management.
- Develop and deliver training, simulations, and coaching programmes for clients at a senior level.
- Foster long-term relationships with clients, proactively identifying potential risks and developing crisis response plans tailored to their organisations.
- Oversee crisis response efforts on specific clients as the need arises, guiding the team in assessing, planning, and executing comprehensive crisis communication strategies.
- Advise on messaging, media relations, and digital communications strategies to effectively manage and mitigate the impact of crises.
- Bachelor's degree (or Master's degree) or equivalent work experience in public relations, communications, journalism, law, or a related field.
- Experience (10+ years) in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate risks, develop proactive crisis plans, and make critical decisions under pressure.
- Experienced in coaching and training senior leadership teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Deep knowledge of crisis communication tools, social media platforms, and digital communication strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in business development, including client acquisition and relationship management.
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