Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)  with 10+ years leadership experience

Location: Flexible (Headquarters in Tampa, FL) 
Position Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership 

About Us: 

At Merlin Law Group, we don’t just practice law, we fight for policyholders nationwide. As the leading firm in first-party property insurance litigation, our mission is to stand up for people when they need it most. We’ve built a strong reputation for results, advocacy, and excellence, and now we’re ready to elevate our brand to new heights. 

That’s where you come in! 

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a visionary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead and transform our marketing function. This is not a tactical, task-driven role; it’s a chance to set strategy, tell our story, and drive growth. You’ll sit at the executive table as a peer leader, shaping the firm’s future while mentoring a high-performing team and managing world-class vendors and partners. 

If you thrive on turning vision into measurable impact and want to build one of the most recognized brands in legal services, this role is for you! 

What You’ll Do: 

• Shape Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan that drives firm growth and positions Merlin Law Group as the national authority in property insurance law. 

• Build the Brand: Refine and amplify our voice across PR, digital, events, and campaigns, putting our attorneys in the spotlight as trusted experts. 

• Generate Growth: Lead campaigns that bring in qualified case inquiries, increase consultations, and grow signed matters year over year. 

• Lead Digitally: Oversee SEO, SEM, social, and data-driven marketing strategies that fuel measurable ROI. 

• Create Impactful Content: Direct thought leadership through blogs, webinars, guides, and video content that educates and inspires. 

• Engage Clients & Referrals: Champion client experience through surveys, testimonials, and referral campaigns. 

• Inspire & Lead: Mentor a growing team and manage external partners with clarity, accountability, and vision. 

• Stay Ahead: Monitor competitors and industry shifts, ensuring we’re always one step ahead. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Proven Experience in professional services marketing (legal/consulting preferred). 

• Strategic Visionary who can see the big picture and lead execution. 

• Digital Expertise in SEO, SEM, analytics, and campaign performance. 

• Executive Presence with strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills 

• Growth Mindset - resilient, innovative, and passionate about advocacy. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or similar required 

• 10+ years of experience in Marketing Leadership  

• Extensive experience in building, scaling, and optimizing marketing functions to align with organizational strategy. 

Why Join Us? 

At Merlin Law Group, you’ll do more than manage marketing. You’ll shape the voice of a mission-driven firm and play a pivotal role in helping people rebuild their lives after disaster. This is your chance to lead bold strategies, inspire a team, and build a brand that makes a real difference. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive Salary  

• Vacation & Sick Time  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance   

• Short- and Long-Term Disability  

• 401(k) Matching 

Note to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies: Thank you for your interest in our job advertisement. To streamline our communication process, we kindly request that you direct all inquiries to careers@merlinlawgroup.com. Please, no phone calls or direct emails to our employees. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to collaborating with you.  

Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.