Public Relations Officer at Gresyndale Legal

Gresyndale is a law firm with over 50 years of cumulative experience in various areas of the law and armed with a devoted team of diligent and excellent lawyers who pride themselves in giving quality and unrivalled service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Public Relations Officer Location: Lagos Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The firm is looking for someone with an understanding of the law and the limitations placed by the legal profession together with requisite experience
• We need someone who is innovative, has the ability to think outside the box, is adventurous, is looking for a new challenge and can work well with a young, modern team.
• A medium-sized law firm is seeking to strengthen its brand and increase its brand power and visibility with the aim of gaining recognition within the industry and amongst potential clients.

Job Description

• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues
• Handling all aspects of PR activities.
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• Such other responsibilities as are related to the role
• Developing the Firm’s brand
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Organize PR events (e.g. seminars, book launch, conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising

Requirements

• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer / Representative or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in research, writing and editing publications
• Proficient in MS Office and the use of all social media platforms

Key Skills:

• Initiative
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas
• Creativity
• Innovative
• Pioneering.
• Understanding of the Legal Profession
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills

 

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Note: This role is strictly on contract basis and not a full time employment / engagement.