Director of Internal Communications

DLA Piper•Chicago, IL

23h•$193,750 - $313,893•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Director of Internal Communications leads the Internal Communications team, working with team members, as well firm leaders and other stakeholders, to develop strategy for promoting internal news across the firm. This includes all stages of the internal communications life cycle, from developing message strategy, channel delivery and content design, to production and distribution. Location This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Experience in a law firm environment highly desirable.
Must have a proven record of developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
Excellent communication skills required.
Superior and adaptable writing abilities required.
Excellent organizational and project management skills required.
Ability to write for executive and for broad audiences to include many different levels of professionals.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's Degree Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
10+ years of experience developing strategy and producing content in a legal or professional services field, ideally with knowledge of the law firm environment/industry.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with business objectives.
Conceptualizes, builds and evolves an internal communications infrastructure for the firm in the US.
Fosters among all people of the firm a higher level of understanding and enthusiasm for what the firm is about (values), where it is going (vision), and how people contribute to its success.
Executive Support: Craft messaging for CEOs and senior leadership, providing counsel on communication strategies to minimize negative employee impact and maximize engagement
Team Management: Provide oversight, guidance and mentorship to junior team members to advance professional development, process and writing/editing improvements, as well as continued thinking and focus on best practices and team innovations to better serve internal clients.
Content Creation: Produce, oversee, and distribute engaging content across various channels, including intranets, town halls, emails, and video messages.
Change Management: Support organizational transformations by facilitating communication regarding company changes, mergers, or new firm initiatives.
Employee Engagement: Create initiatives that drive a strong company culture, foster connection to the company's vision, and enhance employee retention.
Measurement & Analytics: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives using data to make informed improvements.
Channel Management: Manage the company's internal communication tools and technologies (i.e. Fusion homepage, newsletters and other regulated/scheduled communications and newsletters.