Internal Communications Executive

We are recruiting for an Internal Communications Executive to join our Marketing team on a 12 month fixed term basis.

Department Purpose

The business development, marketing and communication team is integral to the setting and achievement of the firm's global client strategy, which includes guiding the partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming the clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups, such as communications, and the professionals working in local offices.

Role Purpose

The Internal Communications Executive will work with the Senior Internal Communications Manager, UK and the Global Internal Communications Lead to provide internal communications support to the UK business predominantly (75% of their time) and the global business (25% of their time) to deliver a range of exciting and engaging communications content across all channels - from cyclical business updates, people communications, to inclusion initiatives and everything in between.

Role & Responsibilities

• Source and research stories; use generative AI for first drafts (with human review), edit, and publish across channels.
• Create and publish digital newsletters via Vuture.
• Develop content for global IC campaigns, including multimedia (videos, podcasts, animation) and events (virtual or in-person).
• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact events (e.g., hybrid London town halls) to ensure engagement and measurable outcomes.
• Support Viva Engage rollout, focusing on building and engaging the London community.
• Support the delivery of change communications for the new London HQ move and activity-based working transition.
• Draft speeches and presentations for senior leaders, leveraging AI for outlines and scripts where appropriate.
• Build strong relationships with global communications teams to surface relevant news.
• Monitor and share IC performance metrics, applying insights to improve results.

Key Requirements

• Proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong copywriting and creative skills; challenges the status quo.
• Ability to translate technical content into compelling internal communications.
• Works well independently and in teams; able to prioritise workload.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid experience in internal communications within a fast-paced environment.
• Graduate or equivalent experience/qualifications.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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