Change Lead

Kennedys; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is searching for a Change Lead to oversee its Change Management Office in London. This role requires expertise in managing global change initiatives, effective communication across teams, and strong organizational capabilities. You will be responsible for aligning change initiatives with strategic goals and engaging stakeholders throughout the process.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business communications and change management.
• Experience in a complex, global corporate environment.
• Strong communication and diplomatic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing change management capabilities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Create change plans and conduct change impact assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders to enable their roles in change initiatives.

Skills

Business Communications

Change Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Job description

Kennedys is seeking a Change Lead to join its Change Team based in London. The successful candidate will work within the Change Management Office of the IT Team to oversee various global change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and integration across the firm.

Team

The Change Team is responsible for delivering change initiatives worldwide, collaborating with Legal and Business Services Teams across all offices. They manage initiatives from discovery through to benefits realization, aligning with the firm's strategic goals and providing expertise to staff and clients.

The Change Team is located in London.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist the Senior Change Lead in developing the firm's change management capabilities aligned with strategic priorities.
2. Identify and mitigate people and organizational risks, developing interventions to address resistance and promote adoption.
3. Create change plans to manage interdependencies, impacts, and resistance in transformation initiatives.
4. Engage with key stakeholders such as Managers, Change Agents, and Project Leads, assessing their change capability and enabling their roles.
5. Conduct change impact assessments with project teams and stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in business communications and change management within a complex, global corporate environment.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience using collaboration tools for engagement and communication in dispersed organizations.
• Strong communication and diplomatic problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with multitasking abilities.
• Enthusiastic team player with good communication skills, capable of working proactively within a delivery-focused team.

Please inform us if you need additional support or adjustments for your application.

*Experience levels are guidelines and do not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services, with over 2,750 staff across 47 offices worldwide. We handle both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, with expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, and insurance claims.

We are a forward-thinking firm, committed to innovative perspectives and empowering clients with diverse ideas, tools, and technology to achieve exceptional results.

What We Offer

We welcome high-performing professionals from various roles to join our expanding global team. Our culture emphasizes approachability, support, and diversity, with a focus on professional development through on-the-job learning, mentoring, and global opportunities.

We are committed to inclusivity, decarbonizing operations, and supporting our people to thrive. Our values and culture are integral to our identity, making us a great place to work and grow.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusive recruitment processes and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.