Global Corporate Communications Lead

Walkers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkers, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Senior Global Communications Executive to support the firm’s communications across the globe. The role blends internal communications, corporate social media and external outreach, with a focus on crisis and reputation management.

You will work with senior leaders and regional teams to drive messaging and brand consistency, while exploring AI-enabled processes to improve efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree.
• Native-level written English with excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with corporate communications, ideally in law firms or professional services.
• Familiarity with platforms like Sitecore, Sprout Social and GenAI tools.
• Sound judgement and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• External communications: raise firm profile via website and social channels (LinkedIn) to position Walkers with clients and markets.
• Integrated projects: support global internal/external comms projects from planning to delivery.
• Internal communications: draft in the voice of senior leaders; manage intranet as a key channel.
• Stakeholder engagement: build relationships with senior leaders and regional teams for consistent messaging.
• Reputation and media: support crisis comms and media relations, prep holding statements and talking points.
• Measurement and reporting: track coverage and channel performance against goals.
• Ways of working: help shape processes/tools for the global function and explore AI-driven improvements.

Skills

Corporate comms

Internal comms

External comms

Media relations

Stakeholder eng.

Sitecore

Sprout Social

GenAI tools

Writing & editing

Education

University degree

Tools

Sitecore

Sprout Social

GenAI tools

Intranet systems

Job description

Walkers, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Senior Global Communications Executive to support the firm’s communications across the globe. The role blends internal communications, corporate social media and external outreach, with a focus on crisis and reputation management.

You will work with senior leaders and regional teams to drive messaging and brand consistency, while exploring AI-enabled processes to improve efficiency and impact.