Senior Global Communications Executive

Overview of role

Office: London (50% Hybrid Required)

The Senior Global Communications Executive is a corporate communications role at the centre of the firm. Working closely with the Senior Global Communications Manager, you will support the delivery of the firm’s communications across the globe. The role involves a mix of internal communications, corporate social media and external communications work, with support on crisis communications and reputation management as needed. You will work directly with senior leaders across the business, including regional directors of MBDC, managers across the C-suite functions and the global communications community, and work across the regional Communications teams, marketing, brand and business development to drive forward the firm's global communications goals.

This is a hands-on and varied role for a confident, organised communicator who is interested in working across multiple aspects of communications and ready to take on more. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate or internal communications, ideally from the legal or professional services sector, and the presence to work comfortably with stakeholders.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• External communications: Support the firm’s external profile across the website and corporate social media, including LinkedIn, helping to position Walkers with clients and the wider market
• Integrated communications projects: Support global integrated internal and external communications projects from planning through to delivery, including the firm’s annual promotions round
• Internal communications: Support the firm’s global internal communications strategy, drafting in the voice of senior leaders, and manage the intranet as a key internal channel
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and regional teams across the firm, acting as a trusted point of contact for consistent messaging and brand standards
• Reputation and media: Support reputation management, crisis communications and media relations, including triaging issues, preparing holding statements and drafting talking points
• Measurement and reporting: Track coverage and channel performance, reporting on how well our communications are reaching target audiences and delivering against the firm’s goals
• Ways of working: Help shape the processes and tools that keep the global function running smoothly, using AI to work more efficiently and spotting opportunities to do things better

Education, Skills & Experience

• University degree level
• Relevant experience in communications, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Native-level written English proficiency, with excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Experience with platforms such as Sitecore, intranet systems, Sprout Social and GenAI tools
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A collaborative and curious mindset with an interest in improving how things get done
• A willingness to work outside of normal hours as required

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