Managing Director, Litigation - Burson Buchanan
Core
Principal growth engine and strategic advisor leading the launch and scaling of a new Litigation Communications practice across the UK and Europe for high-stakes legal disputes and government investigations.
Role type
Senior IC Managing Director (Practice Leader)
Builds
Litigation communications capability, client pitches, and crisis response strategies for C-suite and General Counsels.
Domain
Legal services / Strategic Communications / Capital Markets
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic advisory, business development, team leadership, crisis management, market shaping, cross-agency collaboration, thought leadership
Preferred skills
AI-driven communications tools, data-informed strategy, player-coach mindset
Technologies
WPP Open, AI-driven communications tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute go-to-market strategy for the new practice; advise C-suite and Boards on litigation and investigations; lead complex client mandates; recruit and mentor a specialist team; serve on the Senior Leadership Team; act as a network ambassador for the firm.
