Senior Specialist, Executive and Internal Communications

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The global law firm of K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Specialist, Executive and Internal Communications to join one of our US offices. The Senior Specialist, Executive and Internal Communications will support a growing internal communications team during a pivotal development phase. Reporting to the Director, Executive and Internal Communications, this role focuses on improving how employees stay informed, connected, and engaged.

The position combines process‑building and governance with hands‑on tasks like writing, editing, and daily execution. Responsibilities include planning firmwide communications, refining content, managing tools and channels, and collaborating with colleagues to advance projects. This role offers firmwide exposure, involvement in high‑visibility communications, and the opportunity to shape the team’s standards and practices.

Director, Executive and Internal Communications, Senior Manager, Executive and Internal Communications, Human Resources leadership and team members, External communications colleagues, Other internal stakeholders and vendors, as appropriate

• Drafting and editing internal communications and plans, including intranet stories, leadership announcements, leader communications, summaries, slide decks, scripts, and other supporting materials.
• Owning and maintaining the Executive and Internal Communications team’s editorial calendar, keeping a clear view of active work, priorities, deadlines, dependencies, and risks.
• Managing internal communications dashboards, identifying timing conflicts, competing messages, dependencies, and opportunities to better plan communications across the firm.
• Managing firmwide newsletter creation, including establishing timelines, collecting and refining content, coordinating with contributors, and producing materials for review and publication.
• Leading the project management of communications projects and campaigns, developing plans, coordinating contributors, tracking actions, and helping keep work on schedule.
• Publishing and maintaining content across internal communication channels, collaborating with content owners to ensure accuracy, approvals, timing, relevance, and audience alignment.
• Putting communications plans into action and serving as a central point of coordination for communications requests, clarifying scope, timing, responsibilities, and delivery approach.
• Reviewing and editing communications to ensure accessibility, clarity, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with firm standards, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Leveraging emerging technology to develop and improve templates, processes, workflows, governance, and other tools that enhance team performance.
• Collaborating closely with and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in Client Growth, Human Resources, Digital, Technology, and other teams globally.
• Managing multiple priorities independently, use sound judgment, handle confidential information appropriately, and know when to seek senior input.

• Hold Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Exhibit remarkable emotional intelligence, adapting responses to diverse perspectives, fostering trust, and effectively engaging with individuals in various contexts and environments.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion, recognizing situations that…