Global Communications Director

Summary

Join Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, as their Global Communications Director! This key leadership role, reporting to the Global Chief Communications Officer, will drive employee engagement and external storytelling to elevate Dentons' brand. Based remotely on the US East Coast, Canada, or the UK (with occasional office visits), you will strategically oversee global internal communications, develop content for internal and external communications, and manage complex projects. You will also lead global inorganic growth, ESG, and leadership communications, supporting major marketing campaigns and driving media relations. This multifaceted role requires strong leadership, intercultural acumen, and experience in global communications within a professional services organization.

Requirements

• Significant previous experience in global communications role within a corporate/highly matrixed/professional services and global organization
• Experience in internal and external communications across a broad spectrum of channels
• Demonstrable ability to produce high quality international communications with impeccable attention to detail, with impactful results
• Ability to thrive whilst working under pressure, be comfortable with ambiguity, and be able to multi-task
• Creative approach to developing and implementing strategic communications plans across regions and groups
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement at all levels, with the ability to inform, influence and engage
• Proven experience of researching and writing stories and utilizing a mix of communication channels to promote thought leadership
• Strong project management experience with extensive and complex review processes
• Strong intercultural acumen and influence, sees the big picture and is able to problem solve and connect with diverse teams
• Ability to navigate high-stakes situations in a calm and goal-oriented manner

Responsibilities

• Strategically oversee a variety of global internal communications materials, vehicles and processes, including extensive writing, editing, and management
• Develop and manage multiple, complex content streams for regular internal communications and external PR efforts, interfacing with people across every region of the Firm, and the media
• Research and draft internal and external announcements
• Manage various regular internal communications to help Firm leadership communicate effectively, articulate key priorities and enhance firmwide engagement
• Identify and pursue new channels (both internal and external) of communications to engage key audiences in an effort to support the Firm’s overall goals
• Coordinate global projects, serving as a key liaison with Brand, Digital, Marketing and Business Development teams
• Lead on global inorganic growth, ESG and leadership communications
• Support major integrated global marketing campaigns through development and execution of communications plans
• Compose internal and external communications from leadership, including combinations and new initiative communications
• Write and promote thought leadership articles (e.g. Opinion Editorials) for senior leaders
• Maintain editorial oversight of global portal content
• Drive media relations initiatives
• Provide oversight for crisis communications globally and across individual regions as needed
• Management and leadership of global team members, focused on career development and professional development

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired