Head of Corporate Affairs – Flexibility to be Sydney or Melbourne

• Leadership role of a high performing team that has a big impact
• Hands on role leading the firms external communications strategy to protect, enhance and promote the firm's leading brand
• If you are an experienced leader interested in the issues that keep the economy moving then this is the role for you. You'll be working alongside the smartest lawyers in the region who are advising blue-chip clients on the projects that make the news headlines

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

At King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), we're shaping the future of law — combining deep local insight with a global perspective to deliver bold solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. We're looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Corporate Affairs to lead our external communications and brand amplification across Australia and Singapore.

You will play a pivotal role in promoting and protecting the firm's reputation through sophisticated public relations, media engagement, strategic storytelling and thought leadership initiatives.

You will lead a talented team to deliver high-impact communication campaigns that elevate our brand, increase our share of voice, and connect our expertise with the issues that matter most to our clients.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, Global, and working closely with senior leaders across Business Development and Marketing, this role is ideal for a senior communications professional who thrives in a complex, intellectually stimulating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing market profiling plans for the firm's core sectors and practice areas

• Overseeing the day-to-day execution of the firm's media engagement strategy, including:

• Building and maintaining relationships with tier-one media outlets

• Converting media opportunities into meaningful brand-building coverage
• Preparing Executive Team members and senior stakeholders for media engagement

• Coaching team members on the art of pitching

• Playing a key role in designing and delivering end to end thought leadership campaigns including:

• Identification of topical issues/themes/ trends

• Shaping engaging narratives
• Campaign management
• Stakeholder engagement

• Editorial guidance.

• Supporting best practice crisis communications and issues management approaches.

• Acting as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders
• Leading and developing a high-performing communications team through coaching direct reports and members of the broader team
• Building on the internal and external reputation of the KWM Corporate Affairs and broader Communications team
• Measuring and reporting on the performance of our external communications tactics
• Supporting the Director of Communications, Global in the development and execution of communication strategies, initiatives and other projects from time to time, providing insights and recommendations to enhance effectiveness and engagement

About You

Offering interesting and challenging work, with exposure to smart and creative people, this will suit an experienced communications leader with a natural curiosity about the commercial world. You will have exposure to some of the biggest deals in Australia, with a front row seat at how the impact of the law, with guidance from a top tier law firm, can have a positive effect on businesses; the economy; the community; and geopolitical landscape.

With proven leadership experience, and bringing an excellence without arrogance ethos, you will also need:

• Strong understanding of and interest in the economic and business issues in Australia and Asia
• Excellent business writing and ability to translate complex concepts into plain language
• Demonstrated ability to execute multifaceted communication campaigns
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels, providing strategic advice and guidance to senior stakeholders, executive teams and boards as a trusted advisor.
• Experience leading and motivating a team with varied skillsets and experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and role model for fellow members of the team
• Project management and time management skills

Next Steps

Applications close COB AEST Tuesday 4th November 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact

.

We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.