Senior Internal Communications Manager - Merger Integration (Contract)

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a senior individual with a strong track record of achievement in Internal Communications and/or change communications in a fast paced corporate or professional services environment and strong experience of influencing senior leaders to join our team as a Senior Internal Communications Manager - Merger Integration on a fixed term contract until the end of 2024.

In May 2023, we announced our intention to merge with Shearman & Sterling to create a new industry leader – A&O Shearman – one of the only truly integrated law firms. Find out more here: www.announcingaoss.com.  This role will develop and deliver integrated strategic communications plans and content that meet the combined A&O and Shearman & Sterling integration requirements.  We require someone with experience of a fast-moving business environment undergoing a large programme of change.

Role and responsibilities

• Create and deliver a measurable and impactful partner communications program with a focus on the integration planning period and beyond, which excites, engages and informs in alignment with the combined firm’s goals and the Merger Integration communications strategy.
• Provide expert advice and copywriting support to the Team Lead, Senior Internal Communications Manager and Senior Internal Communications Manager – People.
• Project manage the Global Partner Conference in conjunction with wider project team, delivering the supporting partner communications and firmwide Internal Communications.
• Provide support and solutions as necessary on ad-hoc projects and activities.
• Be a key player in our global Internal Communications team, ensuring alignment of messages that support the combined firm’s wider brand and reputation.
• Foster strong relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues in communications across both firms, in London and our global network.
• Keep ahead of the latest internal communication expertise to ensure best practice is always used.
• Keep ahead of the latest global industry and wider market trends, ensuring our Internal Communications are always proactive.

Key requirements

• Strong track record of achievement in Internal Communications and/or change communications in a fast paced corporate or professional services environment
• Strong experience of influencing senior leaders
• Significant experience of fully managing and delivering content for set pieces, such as global townhalls
• An exceptional copywriter for all audiences
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• A highly collaborative team player
• Confidence and the ability to juggle multiple requests, prioritise and act quickly to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, positive, always seeking a better way
• Has the ability to say no

Skills

• Excellent influencing skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Highly organised
• Ability to identify and develop compelling campaigns
• Creative solution provider
• Strong omnichannel experience  

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and we are not able to consider candidates seeking a day rate.

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 Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable 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.

At Allen & Overy, 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.

Allen & Overy recognises 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. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.

Additional information - External

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.

With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work.

What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.