Head of Internal Communications & Engagement

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a high-impact team and partner with senior executives to advance firm priorities. You will craft narratives, set messaging frameworks, and oversee multi-channel content from intranet to town halls.

The role demands strategic thinking, writing excellence, and experience guiding communications for large-scale change within global organizations. Hybrid work in US offices is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content.
• Experience working with C-suite or equivalent senior leaders in complex, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing communication strategies for large-scale organizational changes and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage internal communications aligned with business objectives and the firm's culture of excellence.
• Establish, lead, and evolve a sophisticated internal communications team that fosters engagement and connection to the firm's vision.
• Develop narratives, messaging frameworks, and campaigns that support firm priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and administrative leaders on strategic communications planning, executive messaging, and engagement strategies.
• Align messaging and voice across internal and external communications, in coordination with Public Relations, Marketing, and related teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Leadership

Writing & editing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Intranet platforms

Digital workplace tools

C-suite collaboration

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Business/Marketing

Tools

Intranet platforms

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a high-impact team and partner with senior executives to advance firm priorities. You will craft narratives, set messaging frameworks, and oversee multi-channel content from intranet to town halls.

The role demands strategic thinking, writing excellence, and experience guiding communications for large-scale change within global organizations. Hybrid work in US offices is available.