03 Jun Head of Communications | Premium National Law Firm | Prominent Leadership Role | Exclusive to Dalton Handley
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
About Our Client
Dalton Handley is exclusively partnering with an extremely highly regarded, progressive Australian law firm known for exceptional client service, operational excellence, and outstanding employee experiences. The firm advises Australian and international corporations, governments, and organisations, consistently enhancing their reputation for quality and innovation.
About the Opportunity
This exciting role offers a driven communications leader the opportunity to significantly impact the firm’s reputation, profile, and internal engagement. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development and CEO, you will:
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Design and execute bold, high-impact communication strategies to position the firm as a market leader.
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Lead firm-wide PR campaigns, building proactive media relationships and securing coverage that elevates the firm’s profile.
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Oversee and continually evolve communication channels (media, website, social media) ensuring alignment and maximum effectiveness.
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Develop strategies to connect internal communications with external positioning, ensuring employees remain engaged, informed, and inspired.
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Provide expert crisis and reputation management, working closely with senior stakeholders to manage risk and strengthen resilience.
You will lead a dynamic communications team, supported by a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and innovation, with genuine influence at the executive level.
About You
You are a strategic thinker, highly energised, and passionate about communications excellence. Key requirements include:
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10+ years in a senior communications role, ideally within professional services or corporate environments.
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Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
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Demonstrable expertise developing and delivering impactful external communications and media engagement strategies.
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Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and advisory skills with senior executives and partners.
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Excellent verbal and written communication, combined with sharp attention to detail and organisational prowess.
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A natural ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability is crucial.
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Commitment to best practice, continuous improvement, and leveraging data for informed decision-making.
Why Apply?
Joining this firm means being part of an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace celebrated for diversity and innovation:
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Recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality since 2004, and a Bronze Employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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Exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Robust commitment to community involvement, pro bono work, and volunteering.
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Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive wellbeing benefits, including up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships, and employee support programs.
If you are ready to elevate your communications career within a dynamic, market-leading law firm, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: You must have the legal right to work in Australia. Dalton Handley is exclusively managing this recruitment process. All enquiries should be directed through Dalton Handley only.
Ready to make your next strategic move? Contact Dalton Handley today.
Agency information
Dalton Handley is a market leading recruitment and career advisory firm, our team and alliance partners have over 40 years’ experience specialising in business development and marketing roles within professional services – we understand the intricacies of your world.
We have placed hundreds of candidates into career enhancing roles and built high performance BD and marketing teams with some of the world’s leading professional services businesses, from global law firms, the Big-4 and global engineering firms, through to boutique consultancy practices.
To apply, or to have an exploratory conversation in the strictest of confidence, please contact Charles Handley at Dalton Handley.
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