Global Director of Internal Communications

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. 

The Global Director of Internal Communications is an integral part of Latham’s Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for developing and supervising their team by performing a multitude of responsibilities, including but not limited to strategy development, hiring, mentoring, assignment, training, while establishing, leading, and executing the firm’s internal communications strategies in support of the firm’s employee engagement objectives, culture of transparency and business goals. This role will be located in either our New York or Chicago offices.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Executing strategic initiatives, both proactive and reactive short-term campaigns, working in a high volume, fast-paced environment delivering internal communications projects
• Planning, editing, and writing content for a variety of internal communications channels, including leadership presentations, firmwide newsletters, key messages / scripts, speeches, video and other creative assets, among other work product
• Amplifying the firm’s internal communications group and working closely with other vertical teams including Public Relations, Editorial Services, Digital Media, and Creative Services, as well as other departments such as Business Development, Human Capital & Talent Management, Well-Being & Benefits, Technology, and Accounting & Finance, among others
• Amplifying internal communications projects for Office, Practice and Industry Groups
• Counseling senior leadership teams on strategic communications plans and executive writing support
• Acting as a strong team builder, project manager, and creative thought partner with significant experience leading a dispersed team
• Developing and executing impactful messaging and core materials; excellent writing and communication skills and extensive experience managing a suite of internal communications channels, including the intranet, digital signage, mobile apps, and other emerging communication and collaboration technologies

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of core internal communications, change management and employee engagement strategies
• Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience developing strategic global corporate communications programming in support of employee engagement, business priorities, culture, and a track record of delivering solid, measurable results

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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