Director of Internal Communications [84510]

Onward Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm seeks a Director of Global Internal Communications to lead and modernize its internal communications strategy across a global platform. The role requires strategic vision, the ability to drive transformation, and collaboration with the COO and senior leaders.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, establish governance and measurement, and partner with business leaders to ensure timely, impactful communications during major initiatives and mergers.

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.

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.

Skills

Internal Communications

Change Management

Executive Advisory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

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.

Key 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.

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.