Head of Internal Communications & Engagement

DLA Piper

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 194,000 - 314,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a high-caliber team responsible for developing and executing a cohesive internal communications strategy across the firm. The role partners with senior executives to advance priorities, strengthen engagement, and bring the firm’s vision to life.

You will oversee content creation across intranet, town halls, email, video messages, and newsletters, while leveraging analytics to improve impact.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content within a professional environment.
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.
Background in journalism, writing, PR, marketing, executive communications, strategic content, or corporate communications.

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.