Leadership Communications Lead

We're excited to be supporting this prestigious, global law firm, as they recruit for a Leadership Communications Lead into their communications team. This is a pivotal role, involving crafting and guiding strategic internal and external messaging for senior leadership, driving the firm’s reputation, influence, and strategic positioning on a global stage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for senior leadership, aligning messaging with firm priorities and values.
• Draft and coordinate high-impact speeches, press statements, and thought leadership content for the Managing Partner and Senior Partner.
• Support leadership in preparing for key engagements, including speeches, interviews, town halls, and external events, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Advise senior leaders on communication approaches, narratives, and engagement techniques to amplify their influence.
• Manage the delivery and follow-up of all leadership communications, ensuring messages resonate across diverse internal and external channels.
• Monitor market trends and competitor communication strategies to inform and enhance firm messaging.
• Measure the effectiveness of executive communications and provide ongoing improvements based on feedback and analytics.

Experience required

• Demonstrated experience in executive or leadership communications within a global professional services or central government environment.
• Proven ability to craft impactful messages for senior leaders and high-profile events, particularly speech writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, guiding and advising senior teams with integrity and tact.
• Ability to translate complex strategic priorities into clear, engaging messages.
• Adaptability in high-pressure situations, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Well-versed in digital communication platforms and external market dynamics.

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.