Practice Group / Department:
IT Project Management
Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The IT Communications Lead, under general supervision, will play a key role in shaping and disseminating strategic communication to promote our firm's IT projects, services, and other key messages to the broader organization.
The specialist should understand how technology impacts organizational processes and be able to communicate technical changes to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong project management abilities are crucial. The specialist will coordinate change initiatives, track progress, and ensure timely implementation.
Analyzing
data related to change initiatives helps assess their impact. Proficiency in tools like Excel or data visualization software is beneficial.
Change can be challenging, and the specialist must remain adaptable and resilient. They should handle resistance and setbacks effectively.
Understanding the organization’s culture, values, and dynamics helps tailor change strategies accordingly.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate the production of various communication materials.
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Create content (e.g., presentations, emails, talking points, FAQs, intranet pages, etc.) for internal audiences, ensuring the message is clear, accurate and engaging.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of IT communications.
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Excel as a communicator with strong presentation skills and compelling storytelling abilities, able to explain complex topics and convince all stakeholders to act.
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Exhibit well-rounded interpersonal skills, working in a highly cross-functional environment, developing strong relationships, and influencing stakeholders.
Other duties
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills and Experience:
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A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a professional services or business sector environment; ideally with some understanding of law firms
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Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, Communications, or related field.
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Self-starter with excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
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Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative idea
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Hands-on experience using all programs under the Microsoft Suite (including direct experience with PowerPoint and advanced functions within Excel)
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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What We Do
We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; consumer markets; transport; technology; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com/legal-notices
