Head of Communications

Lawhive

Head of Communications for Lawhive, a fast-growing AI-driven legal startup. Leading PR strategy and establishing thought leadership across the industry.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £80,000 - £100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own Lawhive's overall communications and PR strategy
Build and execute proactive media relations programmes that increase awareness of Lawhive and our mission
Establish Lawhive's founders and leadership team as leading voices in AI, legal innovation and the future of professional services
Generate high-impact coverage across national, business, technology and legal media
Lead communications around major company milestones, funding announcements, product launches and strategic initiatives
Create compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with customers, lawyers, investors and industry stakeholders
Manage relationships with journalists, editors, producers and industry influencers
Develop executive communications, including speeches, opinion pieces, interviews and keynote opportunities
Partner closely with the Brand, Content and Growth teams to amplify campaigns and maximise earned media opportunities
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and risks
Build reporting frameworks to measure communications impact and influence on brand awareness and business outcomes
Help establish communications processes, tools and potentially build out the function as the company scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate affairs or related roles
Strong track record of securing high-quality media coverage across business, technology and national press
Experience developing communications strategies for high-growth startups, scale-ups or technology companies
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
Experience working directly with senior executives and founders on external communications
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and how to build effective journalist relationships
Ability to develop compelling thought leadership programmes and executive profiles
Experience managing complex communications projects across multiple stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Data-driven approach to measuring communications performance and impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

💰 Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
💰 Pension contribution via Nest
💷 20% off legal fees through Lawhive
💻 Top-spec Macbook
⛳️ Regular team building activities and socials!

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications strategymedia relationsexecutive communicationsnarrative developmentreporting frameworksthought leadership programmescommunications performance measurementstorytellingediting

Soft Skills

relationship managementcollaborationadaptabilityproject managementwriting skills