Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation Communications

The Opportunity

Brunswick Group, a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues, is seeking a Director in Chicago who will confidently advise C-suite level clients on strategic communications for a wide range of high-stakes issues. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Director will guide and mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and success of the Chicago office and the firm.

Brunswick is a widely recognized industry leader. For nearly four decades, Brunswick has consistently ranked at the top of our industry's league tables for M&A communications on a country, regional, and global basis. Over the last five years, the firm has advised on more than 1,000 M&A transactions totaling $2 trillion in value. In 2024, Brunswick ranked the #1 global M&A communications advisor, advising on 295 transactions valued at $583B. We were also awarded the Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners for Crisis & Risk Management for four consecutive years - 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Our Chicago office is one of the fastest growing offices in our network. Founded in 2017, the office has grown from four to 40 professionals and the home office for some of our highest profile client work in the region.

About the Role

Client Contribution & Handling

• Deliver strategic advice to c-suite clients, drawing on specialist communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients' business and strategic communications issues spanning financial situations, crisis, litigation, and / or transformation
• Monitor level of account profitability and intervene as necessary

Communication Skills

Business Development

Teams

What We're Looking For

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package :

Base Pay : The annual base compensation range for this role is $190,000-$240,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility : Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off : 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share- immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy : At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments - whether in our offices or on-site with clients - through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person - either in the office or on-site with clients - at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a "one-firm firm" with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.