We’re seeking a sharp, strategic communicator who can shape narratives, pitch stories, and drive media results. You’ll play a central role in building our external communications engine — working closely with internal stakeholders and two external PR agencies: one focused on North America and another on Europe and other international target geographies. The role is also a vital member of our Kansas City office, serving as the office manager.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and execute PR campaigns that drive awareness and credibility across the legal and technology industries.
- Coordinate with two external PR agencies to ensure alignment on messaging, priorities, and outreach strategies.
- Craft and edit press materials — including press releases, media briefs, blog posts, and contributed stories.
- Pitch and secure media coverage in both mainstream tech/business outlets and legal publications.
- Collaborate with internal teams — including product, legal subject matter experts, marketing, and leadership — to identify PR-worthy news and insights.
- Support executive visibility and thought leadership opportunities, including contributed articles, podcast interviews, speaking events, and awards.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor PR efforts, and breaking news to surface new opportunities.
- Analyse and report on key PR performance metrics, from media mentions to sentiment and share of voice.
- Contribute and strategize on social media presence of Opus 2 and our media facing team members.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations of our Kansas City office, ensuring a professional, efficient, and welcoming environment.
- Plan and coordinate internal meetings, events, and team activities (onsite and offsite) for the Kansas City team working with the local executive.
- Champion a positive, inclusive, and engaging office culture.
Requirements
What we're looking for in you
- 3+ years of experience in communications or public relations, preferably within B2B SaaS, LegalTech, or professional services.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with a knack for turning complex legal/technical ideas into clear, compelling messaging.
- Proven success working with or managing PR agencies.
- Experience securing placements in both vertical (legal) and horizontal (tech/business) outlets.
- Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
- Bonus: familiarity with the legal industry, legal technology trends, or corporate legal/compliance teams.
Benefits
Working for Opus 2
Opus 2 is a global leader in legal software and services, trusted by the world’s leading legal teams. All our achievements are underpinned by our unique culture where our people are our most valuable asset. Working at Opus 2, you’ll receive:
- 401k contribution.
- 21 days annual holidays and flexible working.
- Loyalty share program.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Calm app and mindfulness sessions.
- A day of leave to volunteer for charity work.
What We Do
Opus 2 provides game-changing, cloud based legal technology and services that enable law firms to build the connected digital practices of tomorrow, today. Our solutions allow firms to transform at a pace that fits their business needs, to streamline and connect the different stakeholders end-to-end and deliver greater efficiency, collaboration and insight. Powered by Opus 2, law firms worldwide are delivering innovative, solution-based services that bring their teams, clients and third parties together in a single connected space, so lawyers can focus on what matters most – creating value, differentiation and deeper client engagement.
