Senior Communications Executive
Date: 13 Feb 2025
Location: London, GB, EC3M 7AF
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
The Senior Global Communications Executive will play a key role in supporting the Global Communications Manager in delivering the firm’s communications strategy, both externally and internally. The role will be focused on executing campaigns, managing thought leadership creation, supporting PR and internal communications, and ensuring alignment across regional teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, ideally from the legal or professional services sector, with excellent writing skills and a proactive approach to collaboration and problem-solving.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Write, edit and proofread written communications for maximum impact in external and internal comms
- Support the creation and dissemination of external and internal content
- Act as a key liaison for intranet updates and support in implementing the internal communications strategy
- Support the firm’s global PR efforts, including reaching out to media contacts and media external agencies as required
- Supporting the Global Communications Manager, and wider Marketing, BD & Communications team, in executing the communications aspects of integrated regional and global campaigns
- Maintain and update legal directory profiles, Wikipedia pages and other external profiles
- Maintain a standard of excellence for written external and internal communications
- Monitor and report on the performance of communications initiatives as required
- Act as a bridge between regional teams, ensuring consistent messaging and collaboration
Education, Skills & Experience
- University degree level
- Legal/law firm experience
- Relevant experience in external communications, PR or internal communications
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Experience with software such as analytics tools (Google Analytics), website (Sitecore) and MS Office suite
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills to work across all regions and teams
- A curious mind that is eager to take on new challenges and pick up new skills
- A willingness to work outside of normal hours as required
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
