Head of Internal Communications & Engagement

DLA Piper; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a team focused on strategic, executive-level communications that advance firm priorities and engage global audiences. This role collaborates with senior executives to craft narratives, campaigns, and messaging that align with the firm’s vision.

The position emphasizes building a high-performance team, leveraging technology for quality outputs, and delivering consistent, compelling written products across channels, including

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content within a professional environment.
• Experience working with C-suite or 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.

Skills

Strategic communications planning

Executive messaging

Writing & editing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead a team focused on strategic, executive-level communications that advance firm priorities and engage global audiences. This role collaborates with senior executives to craft narratives, campaigns, and messaging that align with the firm’s vision.

The position emphasizes building a high-performance team, leveraging technology for quality outputs, and delivering consistent, compelling written products across channels, including