Director of Internal Communications – Hybrid Strategy Lead

DLA Piper; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead strategy, messaging, and executive communications in a global law firm. This role collaborates with senior leaders to advance priorities, strengthen engagement, and bring the firm's vision to life across offices.

The person will oversee the Internal Communications team, develop multi-format content, implement analytics, and drive continuous improvement in channels such as intranet, town halls, and emails, with a hybrid US-office

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic communications.
• Experience with C-suite or senior leaders.
• Led communication strategies for large-scale organizational changes.
• Background in journalism, PR, marketing, or corporate communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage internal communications aligned with business objectives and firm culture.
• Develop narratives, messaging frameworks, and campaigns for priorities.
• Advise partners on strategic communications planning and engagement strategies.
• Lead and develop the Internal Communications team and drive editorial excellence.
• Measure impact with analytics and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive messaging

Team leadership

Writing & editing

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead strategy, messaging, and executive communications in a global law firm. This role collaborates with senior leaders to advance priorities, strengthen engagement, and bring the firm's vision to life across offices.

The person will oversee the Internal Communications team, develop multi-format content, implement analytics, and drive continuous improvement in channels such as intranet, town halls, and emails, with a hybrid US-office