Marketing & Communications Manager

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealand.

Our national business services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including, marketing, communication, business development and client experience; IT; finance and business analysis; hospitality and events; reception and general business support.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in leading the firm's thought leadership strategy and helps to shape the firm's approach to digital marketing.  Reporting to the GM Business Development, Marketing and Comms, this is a true generalist role, encompassing all aspects of marketing and communications. 

No two days will be the same, and you will need to adapt to new situations and challenges quickly and effectively.  In return, you will join a friendly and high performing team, and be part of an organisation that is committed to the success and development of its people. 

In this role, you will:

• Define and implement marketing communications strategies aligned to strategic priorities.
• Implement and own the firm's Digital Marketing Strategy, including managing digital channels and their performance.
• Promote and offer best practice guidance on social media platforms.
• Profile and create client centric content.
• Source, write, edit and publish updates and publications/newsletters about key firm news and new legislation.
• Manage a small team to deliver first class advice and support.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 7 number of years’ experience in a corporate and/or professional services marketing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proof-reading skills.
• SEO, SEM and Digital Marketing experience, including social media.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a desire to work in a team.
• A strong service focus with a 'can do' attitude.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes;
• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and
• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2023 report, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Tō tatou ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Acquisition Manager, Sarah Carrel.