Global Internal Communications Strategist

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is seeking an experienced Strategic Internal Communications lead in London. You will devise and run global communications for strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, AI adoption, and culture programs across a merged global firm.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into clear messaging, manage cross-region campaigns, and influence stakeholders while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years' internal communications experience in a corporate environment, preferably a law firm or professional services organisation with a partnership structure.
• Project-management skills to run effective communications campaigns.
• Experience of managing communications plans targeted with the objective of supporting business strategy, raising and maintaining awareness, supporting collaboration and reducing silos.
• Problem-identification and resolution skills; solid judgement and decision-making skills.
• Tact, diplomacy and tenacity.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement internal communications strategies and plans that support the firm's strategic initiatives under our Ambition strategy.
• Work with senior stakeholders to develop and implement global internal communications for strategic initiatives and change programs.
• Provide specialist advice on internal communications and the most suitable formats or tools for the audience, using data to test effectiveness.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with external suppliers as required.
• Collaborate with the External Communications team to align internal and external messages and timing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Internal communications

Strategic planning

Writing & editing

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is seeking an experienced Strategic Internal Communications lead in London. You will devise and run global communications for strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, AI adoption, and culture programs across a merged global firm.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into clear messaging, manage cross-region campaigns, and influence stakeholders while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.