Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Internal Communications Manager for our London Office.

Role purpose
The Senior Manager, Partner Communications & Global Projects, plays an integral role in A&O Shearman’s central internal communications team. It is a role critical to support A&O Shearman’s integration post-merger, and to deliver key elements of the firm’s new strategy by connecting partners to the firm’s aims, vision and values – and to each other.

Role and responsibilities

• Implement a partner communications and engagement strategy for our c. 800 partners globally.
• Support the Global Internal Communications Lead in connecting partners with the firm’s new strategy and their role in helping to deliver it.
• Amplify strategic senior leadership communications across the partnership to increase engagement.
• Support the Global Internal Communications Lead in delivering the program of leadership communications, including firmwide townhalls.
• Equip partners with an understanding of what the A&O Shearman platform can deliver for clients, and help bring the voice of the client into the firm.
• Develop key partner communications channels, such as monthly global partner forums and the Partner Portal, as well as a content strategy for these aligned to the new firmwide strategy.
• Deliver the internal communications elements of the Global Partners’ Conference every two years.
• Build the internal communications and engagement plan to support development of the firm’s leadership center.
• Implement listening and data-led processes that continuously measure impact and partner engagement, in line with the broader communications KPIs.
• Support the wider internal communications team with campaigns and projects as required.
• Take a campaign approach to major communications initiatives to ensure opportunities are being fully realized across all channels.
• Assist in writing and editing communications as required (e.g. articles, interviews, and surveys).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key requirements

• Positive, assertive and enthusiastic.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and credibly across multiple audiences.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong interviewing skills.
• Great networking and advocacy skills; able to build relationships with stakeholders internally.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Track record as a problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to operate autonomously.
• Strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, MS Teams and willingness to learn other systems, e.g. Vuture, Viva Engage, video editing.
• Ability to conform writing/images to house editorial and brand style guidelines and educate others about these rules as needed.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Additional information - External

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.