Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.

Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

The team

The Leadership Communications team works closely with Linklaters’ most senior leaders to develop and deliver strategic messaging across all channels. The team is responsible for internal announcements, leadership updates, external statements, and event communications for the Senior Partners and Firmwide Managing Partner. By partnering closely with other communications functions and business groups, the team ensures that leadership messages are aligned, timely, impactful, and reflective of Linklaters’ strategy, vision, and firm values. The team amplifies the voice and visibility of the firm's leadership, driving engagement and reputation internally and externally.

Purpose

The Leadership Communications Lead partners directly with Linklaters’ Senior Partner and Firmwide Managing Partner to design, draft, and deliver strategic communications supporting the firm’s vision, leadership priorities, and reputation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring clear, cohesive messaging across all internal and external channels, amplifying leadership impact, and advancing the firm’s strategic ambitions.

As a senior advisor, you will guide executive messaging for major announcements, speeches, thought leadership, and media engagement. You will shape the firm’s voice in the market and internally, enabling the Senior Partner and Firmwide Managing Partner to communicate with authenticity, clarity, and influence.

Your key responsibilities

• Direct, draft, and coordinate all communications from the Senior Partner and Firmwide Managing Partner, including key announcements, leadership updates, and external statements.
• Provide comprehensive support for major executive engagements, such as town halls, media interviews, external conferences and high-profile client events, ensuring communications are tailored and impactful.
• Develop speeches, scripts, talking points, and thought leadership materials that reflect firm strategy and enhance leadership presence across diverse audiences.
• Advise senior leaders on communication approach and narrative, promoting alignment with the firm’s values and business objectives.
• Ensure consistency and quality of executive messaging across all channels, including internal emails, digital platforms, presentations, and external communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate executive messaging into wider firm campaigns and initiatives.
• Manage the preparation, delivery, and follow-up for key leadership communications and engagements.
• Monitor external trends, competitor messaging, and market sentiment to keep executive communications relevant and differentiated.
• Develop feedback mechanisms to measure the impact and effectiveness of executive messaging, enabling continuous improvement.

Your experience

• Extensive experience in executive, leadership, or corporate communications roles, ideally within a global or professional services environment.
• Proven track record in developing strategic messaging for senior executives or C-suite personnel.
• Expertise in drafting high-quality speeches, announcements, media statements, and presentations.
• Experience supporting senior leaders for major events, interviews, and public engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, engaging messages for internal and external audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills, working directly with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with both internal and external digital communication platforms and channels including
• Track record of ensuring quality and consistency in high-stakes communications.
• Experience integrating executive messaging into broader communications and strategic initiatives.

Additional Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication abilities, focused on clarity and influence.
• Advanced strategic thinking and planning, with a keen understanding of firm priorities.
• Discretion, sound judgement, and high integrity handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and provide constructive challenge where necessary.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality assurance in drafting and editing materials.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to respond quickly, calmly, and effectively in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations.
• Competency in presentation and public speaking support for executive leaders and developing supporting materials for example PowerPoint.
• Awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and external perceptions.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ([email protected] for legal roles or [email protected] for business team roles).