Internal Communications Leader for Change & Engagement

Gunderson Dettmer; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to develop and execute firmwide internal communications that keep attorneys and business services professionals informed, aligned, and engaged with the Firm’s strategy, values, culture, and key initiatives.

The role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and collaborates with Firm leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex priorities and change initiatives into clear, timely, and engaging communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and six or more years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, change communications, or related field.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the firm’s internal communications strategy and annual plan in alignment with objectives, brand, values and culture.
• Create communications plans, messaging frameworks, timelines and channels for firmwide initiatives.
• Manage internal communications content across announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content and talking points.
• Lead communications planning for major organizational, operational, technology and cultural changes and partner with leaders to coordinate efforts.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Gunderson Dettmer is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to develop and execute firmwide internal communications that keep attorneys and business services professionals informed, aligned, and engaged with the Firm’s strategy, values, culture, and key initiatives.

The role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and collaborates with Firm leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex priorities and change initiatives into clear, timely, and engaging communications.