Corporate Communications Manager

The Corporate Communications Manager will own communications strategies for sensitive legal and regulatory matters while serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. The role requires the ability to anticipate challenges, manage complex projects, and ensure consistent messaging across internal and external audiences.

• Develop proactive and reactive communications strategies for litigation, regulatory issues, and legal risk matters.
• Prepare leadership teams for media inquiries by anticipating questions, developing messaging frameworks, and ensuring communication alignment.
• Partner closely with Legal, executive leadership, and communications teams to translate complex situations into clear public narratives.
• Lead cross-functional communication projects by defining objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and execution plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists covering legal, regulatory, and industry topics.
• Monitor legal, regulatory, and media developments to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Represent the communications function in strategic discussions, executive briefings, and stakeholder planning sessions.
• Deliver polished communication materials suitable for senior executive review and external audiences.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in corporate communications, media relations, and high-stakes communication environments. They are confident working with senior leaders, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and skilled at balancing strategic priorities with precise execution.

• 6–9 years of communications experience, with significant experience managing media relations.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive communications involving legal, litigation, regulatory, financial, or crisis-related matters.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives, legal counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex topics.
• Strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, high-pressure situations.
• Ability to understand the relationship between legal strategy and communications strategy.
• Comfortable owning both strategic responsibilities and detailed execution.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with securities litigation, regulatory enforcement communications, or working alongside external legal counsel is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from approximately $103,500 to $174,000 depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Additional eligibility for equity awards based on experience, performance, and location.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from an approved location within the United States.
• Opportunity to influence communications strategy for a highly visible organization and industry.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, growth, and employee development.
• Access to company benefits and programs designed to support employee wellbeing and career growth.