Brunswick Group is hiring a
Associate

Summary

Join Brunswick Group as an Associate with litigation communications experience to play a senior role across the development of our practice, people, clients, and business.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to operate in a high-performance, client service environment with high emotional intelligence, and kindness
• Proven ability to convey complicated ideas in a time-sensitive manner
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and team-oriented

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave, as well as paid Bank Holidays
• Firm-sponsored 401K Plan with 3% safe harbor contribution of base and bonus – immediate vesting
• Career training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts