- Varied role - With a mix of media relations, content development, socials, video and podcasts plus reporting, you will be given the opportunity to broaden your skillset, while learning from leaders in their field.
- If you are interested in the issues that keep the economy moving; the energy transition, technology, finance, geopolitics and dealmaking, it doesn't get much better than this. At Mallesons our market-leading lawyers work on headline-making deals.
- Dynamic role with exposure to senior stakeholders, where you will help develop content and communications strategies that strengthen engagement with our clients, our people and the broader market - through compelling content, strong media relationships and a strategic digital approach.
- Join 2026 winner of 'Most Creative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific' at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

The Communications team at Mallesons, creates, manages and executes the firm's campaigns across traditional media, social media, and internal and external communications channels. They work together to:





- Position the firm as a thought leader on issues impacting our clients and their markets
- Elevate the firm's expertise and people by contributing to and influencing conversations on the business, legal and market issues that matter most to our clients.
- Protect and enhance the firm's reputation by proactively identifying opportunities and risks, ensuring the firm's expertise is communicated with clarity and impact.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, as a core member of the small yet pivotal Corporate Affairs Team, you will develop and deliver content and communications activity that supports the firm's content and digital marketing strategy and strengthens client, market and employee engagement.

Based out of the Melbourne office, with a balanced approach to WFH, key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating and delivering deal profiling and firm announcements, including drafting releases and digital copy, coordinating approvals, publication and targeted media distribution.
- Nurturing relationships across legal trade and business media, identifying opportunities and coordinating media enquiries and written commentary.
- Providing practical communications advice to stakeholders, including recommendations on messaging, audiences, channels, timing and reputational considerations.




- Using media and channel performance insights to recommend improvements to future communications activity.
- Creating and optimising social media content, including copy, basic graphics and video, ensuring it is engaging, on-brand and tailored to the platform and audience.
- Partnering with relevant teams to strengthen the firm's employer brand and social media presence, developing engaging content that showcases the firms' people, programmes and career opportunities.
- Delivering digital storytelling through filming and producing video content for social media and other digital channels, working with stakeholders and the Digital team from concept through to publication.
- Planning and delivering external amplification of major publications, thought leadership and various firm campaigns across social, website, email and media channels in partnership with the digital team.
- Producing podcasts from recording through to final edit, working with the Digital team to publish episodes across relevant channels.
- Produce monthly and quarterly media coverage reports using media monitoring software, ensuring coverage is accurate and includes performance analysis and key trends.
- Collaborate effectively across Corporate Affairs, Digital, Brand, Business Development and other teams to deliver integrated communications activity.

About You

Joining Mallesons means becoming part of a high performance, high expectations culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We bring clarity, insight and strong judgement. We create confidence through clear thinking, high standards and excellence in delivery.

As a proactive storyteller with a natural

📌 Communications Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Mallesons
📍 Melbourne