Internal Communications Executive - 6-9 month FTC

Job description

We are recruiting an Internal Communications Executive to join our London office on a 6-9 month FTC. This role will support the change and transformation communications programme for the relocation of more than 2,000 London‑based colleagues to our new London headquarters in Q4 2026.
The business development, marketing and communication team is integral to the setting and achievement of the firm’s global client strategy, which includes guiding the partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming the clients’ trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups, such as communications, and the professionals working in local offices.

The Internal Communications Executive will work closely with the Senior Internal Communications Manager, UK to support the change and transformation communications programme for the relocation of more than 2,000 London‑based colleagues to our new London headquarters at 2 Broadgate in Q4 2026.

• This role will play a key part in helping colleagues understand what’s changing, why it matters, and what it means for them — ensuring communications are clear, timely, human and grounded in the day‑to‑day employee experience during a period of significant change.
• The Internal Communications Executive will help deliver engaging, high‑quality content across a wide range of channels, including intranet updates, leadership communications, town halls, FAQs and campaign‑style storytelling. This will include progress updates, people‑focused communications, inclusion initiatives and practical guidance, all carefully aligned to maintain consistency and avoid change fatigue.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Internal Communications, Business Services and the wider 2 Broadgate project team, the role will require strong judgement, attention to detail and a thoughtful, people‑first approach to change communications.

• Participate in all relevant project meetings to help drive outcomes, to understand priorities and important nuisances, and to embed themselves into the project.
• Draft and update content across multiple channels, including emails, intranet pages, FAQs, presentations and toolkits.
• Edit and proofread senior‑facing and partner‑led materials, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Establish key messages and ensure consistency across all communications.
• Confident using Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, Word, Teams and SharePoint) to support content creation and collaboration.
• Update intranet pages, manage shared folders and work comfortably with version‑controlled documents.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, including logistics, materials, attendee communications and follow‑ups.
• Manage actions, timelines and dependencies across communications, events and engagement activity.
• Track updates, chase inputs, maintain logs and support delivery against agreed milestones.
• Able to juggle competing priorities calmly within a programme running multiple parallel workstreams.
• Support the preparation of partner briefings, talking points and event materials.
• Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Understand the importance of accuracy, clarity and responsiveness when supporting senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and to tight deadlines.
• Able to build relationships and trust with senior stakeholders quickly.

• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Has a ‘can do’, flexible attitude
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Creativity to ensure the status quo is constantly challenged
• Ability to obtain and convert technical content into compelling content for internal purposes
• Works well in a team and on their own, with an ability to manage and prioritise their own workload
• Able to develop relationships and influence people at all levels of the business
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid experience working in an internal communications team at a similar level, in a fast-paced environment
• Graduate or equivalent experience/qualifications.

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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 our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any 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.

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.

Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.