Vice President / Associate Director, Crisis & Risk (Litigation Communications)

TL;DR

Vice President / Associate Director, Crisis & Risk (Litigation Communications): Providing specialist counsel to organizations facing complex legal and regulatory challenges with an accent on litigation communications and reputational risk management. Focus on translating complex legal issues into clear communication strategies and managing high-pressure stakeholder environments.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading independent communications firm, helping businesses and organisations evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.

What you will do

• Provide strategic litigation communications and legal affairs counsel to clients facing complex reputational challenges.
• Develop high-quality risk assessments, stakeholder maps, scenario planning, and messaging.
• Collaborate with lawyers and senior executives to ensure communications support legal strategy without increasing reputational exposure.
• Manage a varied portfolio of Crisis & Risk accounts, including financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Lead new business efforts through proposals, pitch materials, and the development of litigation offers.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues in issues management and crisis response.

Requirements

• Strong experience in litigation communications, crisis management, corporate reputation, or law.
• Track record of advising senior stakeholders on high-profile, legally sensitive issues.
• Ability to balance legal risk, reputational risk, and commercial realities.
• Excellent writing ability and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in project and account management, including budget and deadline discipline.
• Must be based in London (Hybrid working pattern).

Nice to have

• Legal training or a formal legal qualification.
• Experience working with law firms, barristers, or regulatory specialists.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on boldness, empathy, and curiosity.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
• Access to a global network of over 60 offices and 6,000 professionals.
• Collaborative team environment focused on high-quality client work and professional growth.