Summary of the Marketing & Communications Manager - 12 month FTC job at Russell McVeagh

We are looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to join our high-performing Business Development, Marketing & Communications (BDMC) team on a 12-month fixed term parental leave contract.  This is an exciting opportunity to step into a broad, strategic and hands-on role, partnering with stakeholders across the firm to shape marketing and communications initiatives, enhance client engagement, and drive our digital marketing strategy. 

About the role

This is a true marketing and communications generalist role, spanning campaign management, digital marketing, EDM ownership, internal and external communications, and client engagement. You will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Specialist and the wider BDMC team to deliver high-quality, commercially relevant work across the firm.

In this role, you will:

• Define and implement marketing communications strategies aligned to the firm’s strategic priorities, including thought leadership campaigns, marketing campaigns and flagship publications.
• Own and implement the firm’s Digital Marketing Strategy, including managing digital channels and reviewing their performance.
• Support the effective use of CRM and marketing automation platforms to improve client engagement, data quality, reporting and campaign performance.
• Apply AI and other emerging tools to improve marketing and communications processes, insights and efficiency, while bringing fresh ideas and innovation to how we engage clients and share the firm’s expertise.
• Create client-centric content and work with the team to identify relevant topics, trends and opportunities to profile the firm’s expertise.
• Source, write, edit and publish updates, newsletters and thought leadership content, including firm news, legislative updates, internal newsletters, alumni updates and blogs.
• Collaborate with the broader BDMC and Business Services teams to deliver first-class advice and support.

About you

You will be a confident, proactive and commercially minded marketing and communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich environment. 

You will bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in a corporate and/or professional services marketing role.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing or a related business field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proof-reading capability.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a team and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Digital marketing capability, including SEO, SEM, AEO, GEO, digital marketing and social media.
• Confidence using a range of technology platforms, including CRM systems, AI tools and other emerging technologies.
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, CRM optimisation, marketing automation and tech applications in marketing and communications.
• A creative, innovative and strategic approach, with the confidence to bring new ideas, challenge thinking constructively and identify better ways of working.
  
  

Why join us?

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm, advising on the country's most significant and complex legal matters, many of which have cross-border considerations. Our award-winning lawyers are internationally recognised for their depth of experience, and our Business Services team play a critical role in enabling that work.   

With offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tāhuna, we act for leading corporates, financial institutions and government agencies on matters that help shape New Zealand’s economy and infrastructure.

Our national Business Services team supports the firm across areas including people and culture, marketing, communications, 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.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. 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 2025 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Overview outlines our firm's progress on our commitment towards helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.

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