Associate Director, External Communications (Legaltech)

TL;DR

Associate Director, External Communications (Legaltech): Leading media relations and external storytelling for the Legal & Regulatory division in Europe with an accent on proactive media engagement and divisional narratives. Focus on building thought leadership, increasing executive visibility, and integrating communications with marketing activities.

Location: Hybrid (Alphen aan de Rijn, Netherlands); exceptional European candidates may be considered.

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, accountants, and other legal and regulatory professionals.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a proactive external communications and media relations strategy for the LR division in Europe.
• Build divisional narratives and thought leadership to increase visibility in business, technology, and legal industry publications.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on media strategy and executive positioning.
• Manage external PR agencies to ensure high-quality media opportunities and reporting.
• Coordinate between divisional priorities and enterprise brand positioning within a complex matrix organization.
• Lead issues and crisis communications, including messaging development and external response coordination.

Requirements

• 10+ years of significant experience in external communications and media relations.
• Proven track record of executing media strategies in B2B, technology, or highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a matrix organization.
• Fluency in English required.
• Based in the Netherlands (preferred) or Europe.

Nice to have

• Experience in legal, legal technology, or related industries.
• Proficiency in Dutch, particularly for media engagement in the Netherlands.
• Interest in applying AI/GenAI tools in communications workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a newly defined role with high strategic ownership and impact.
• Hybrid work model providing a balance of remote work and office presence.
• Exposure to global brand positioning and complex international markets.
• Collaborative environment partnering with divisional leadership and marketing teams.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted without the assistance of AI tools to ensure authenticity.
• Includes in-person interviews and potentially onsite office visits.