Director, Global Internal Communications

Onward Search | Digital Creative and TechNology Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is partnering with a prestigious global law firm to identify a Director, Global Internal Communications. The role leads the evolution of internal communications, shaping strategies to support transformation, integration, and organizational growth across a global platform.

Responsibilities include advising the COO and senior leaders, mentoring a high-performing team, and establishing governance and measurement frameworks for consistency and impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, change management communications, or related field.
• Proven track record of building, modernizing, or transforming internal communications functions within complex organizations.
• Experience guiding communications through mergers, integrations, large-scale transformations, or significant organizational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution and expansion of an internal communications function for a global organization.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that support business transformation and change initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on communication planning and change management.

Skills

Internal communications

Change management

Executive advisory

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're partnering with a prestigious global law firm to identify a Director, Global Internal Communications who will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and elevating the firm's internal communications strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build and modernize the communications function while supporting a dynamic period of organizational growth, transformation, and integration across a global platform.

Director, Global Internal Communications Responsibilities:

• Lead the evolution and expansion of a best-in-class internal communications function for a global organization.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that support business transformation, integration efforts, organizational change, and key firm initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership team on communication planning, employee engagement, and change management.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing internal communications team.
• Establish governance, standards, processes, and measurement frameworks across communication channels to drive consistency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders and stakeholders to ensure clear, timely, and impactful communications throughout the organization.

Director, Global Internal Communications Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, change management communications, or a related field.
• Proven track record of building, modernizing, or transforming internal communications functions within complex organizations.
• Experience leading communications through mergers, integrations, large-scale transformations, or significant organizational change initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior executives in a global, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience within professional services, legal, consulting, accounting, or other partnership-based organizations is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within a globally recognized organization by driving communication strategies that help shape culture, enhance engagement, and support business transformation. If you're passionate about leading change, building high-performing teams, and influencing at the highest levels of an organization, we'd love to hear from you.