About the Role

The Internal Communications Senior Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Brand and Communications team. This role will be responsible for acting as a strategic advisor, manager, and mentor, while designing and leading brand initiatives, including providing expert, strategic counsel regarding current internal communication channels and recommending new ones. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with creative and video teams to create compelling visual and multimedia elements into communications
• Developing and executing internal communications programs to enhance the reputation and awareness of firm programs across all internal channels
• Providing creative thinking and strategy consulting, including comprehensive editorial calendars, internal product/service launches, awareness campaigns, issues promotion, and special projects
• Developing and supervising their team by performing a multitude of responsibilities, including but not limited to strategy development, hiring, mentoring, assignment, training, and evaluation
• Reviewing and analyzing data to measure effectiveness, impact, and engagement of communications programs and special projects
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display superior leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Possess the ability to understand the "larger picture" and firm business goals
• Demonstrate excellent professional interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, and adeptness at influencing and building consensus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with significant coursework in English or Creative Writing, Communications, or Marketing, preferably
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience developing internal campaigns for varied employee groups or clients
• A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
• Background knowledge and experience in the law, preferably
• Experience managing and developing direct reports, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

 

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

 

Pay RangeUSD $195,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.