Director Litigation - Crisis & Risk EMEA

at  Edelman

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.
In the UK, there are more than 600 employees based in our offices in Victoria. We create award-winning creative communication programmes for our clients who include Microsoft, Nissan, FedEx, PayPal, GSK, Disney, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
We have deep expertise and advise on consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, health, technology, capital markets, crisis, energy, and government affairs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Comfortable and experienced working with multiple stakeholder groups including regulators, politicians, consumers, shareholders, suppliers, employees and media.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile crises for multinational corporations or prominent organisations on a global level.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
• 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.
• Ability to grasp and assimilate complex situations and develop strategies in an efficient and effective way.
• 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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We are seeking an experienced Director, with a Legal and Litigation background for our London office to lead existing client work and pursue new business, both in the UK and across EMEA. A proven track record in advising senior \executives in a crisis context is required.
Although you will be part of and contribute to the overall Crisis & Risk team, this role will be responsible for leading the specialist litigation work that the team undertakes in partnership with the Region’s Crisis & Risk lead. As part of this work, you will also be expected to develop and leverage deep relationships with key law firms across the region and the world.
The role will also involve new business development, providing strategic counsel to both clients and peers, developing crisis management protocols, delivering training and coaching to C-suite. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding our clients’ reputations and guiding them through complex issues that may arise in the ever-evolving global landscape. You will also play a key role in nurturing current and future talent within the team and setting a strong team culture.