Director, Communications

Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work. Grounded in a singular system of truth, Filevine brings together data, documents, workflows, and teams into one unified platform—where modern legal work happens with clarity and consistency.

Powered by LOIS, the Legal Operating Intelligence System, Filevine connects context across every matter to transform legal operations from reactive to proactive. LOIS reads, understands, and reasons across your data to surface insight, automate complexity, and give professionals the clarity and confidence to see more, know more, and do more. Fueled by a team of exceptional collaborators and innovators, Filevine’s rapid growth has earned AI awards and recognition from Deloitte and Inc. as one of the most innovative and fastest-growing technology companies in the country.

JOB SUMMARY

Filevine is looking for a Director of Communications to lead and own our communications strategy at the intersection of law and technology. This role is uniquely positioned to shape how the legal industry—and the broader tech world—understands, trusts, and talks about Filevine. The ideal candidate brings a deep relationship with the media and ideally within the legal and legal tech ecosystem. Additionally, someone who has the strategic instincts to build PR/social functions that drive credibility, narrative, and brand authority at scale. You'll work closely with executive leadership to define Filevine's voice and establish our presence as the definitive platform for legal professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Develop and execute a comprehensive public relations strategy aligned with Filevine's brand, growth stage, and market positioning

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Own media relations across legal, legal tech, and B2B tech verticals—building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers

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Oversee Filevine's social media function, providing strategic direction to the social team to ensure channel presence, tone, and content align with overall brand and communications strategy"

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Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the executive team, including CEO, CPO, and other senior leaders

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Lead crisis communications planning and response, leveraging legal expertise to assess risk and craft messaging under pressure

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Drive thought leadership initiatives including executive bylines, speaking engagements, awards, and industry recognitions

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Partner with the Growth & Marketing teams on integrated campaigns, product launches, and brand moments that require earned media amplification

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Build and scale the PR function, including agency relationships, internal processes, and reporting frameworks

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Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage, sentiment, and share of voice; use data to inform strategy

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Represent Filevine at industry conferences, legal association events, and media opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

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Strong preference for someone with existing media relationships, particularly in the legal space

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6+ years of public relations experience, with significant tenure in legal, legal tech, AI tech or enterprise

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Demonstrated track record of building and executing communications programs that shape brand narrative and earn top-tier media coverage

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Deep familiarity with the legal industry—law firm culture, legal operations, or legal technology adoption cycles

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Strong executive presence with the ability to advise C-suite leaders and represent the company externally

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Experience managing PR / Social agencies and internal communications teams

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex legal and technical concepts for a broad audience

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Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment where strategy and execution go hand-in-hand

IMPORTANT NOTE

This is a full-time role open to candidates across the United States. We have offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. Remote candidates are also welcome to apply.

Work Location Expectation: Filevine maintains offices in Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. Candidates based in or near these metropolitan areas will work on a hybrid or in-office schedule, while candidates located outside these regions are eligible for remote work

Cool Company Benefits

• A dynamic, rapidly growing company, focused on helping organizations thrive
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Competitive & Fair Pay
• Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)
• Short & long-term disability
• Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team
• Top-of-the-line company swag

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Filevine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications for employment, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment are based upon the ability to perform the job. Equal-employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected class. Filevine is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability, or if you have concerns related to Filevine’s equal employment opportunities, you may contact us at [email protected]