The People Communications and Engagement Lead position is in the Organizational Effectiveness group, on the People Communications and Engagement team. This position focuses on change management strategy, planning and delivery. In addition, the position also supports the vision and mission of the People Communications team at Sidley and is responsible for working with the team to build the foundation of People Communications to support the vision. This position will primary work to manage and drive change management and communications for projects in the Data and AI space, though that could change as the team and work evolve.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct change impact assessment across audiences and phases of the project.
- Develop change management and communication strategies and plans based on change impact assessment results.
- Collaborate with the people communications team to create and deliver project communications, leveraging existing standards, processes, tools and templates.
- Collaborate with Learning and Development team to determine training strategies and approaches and help execute training.
- Develop change network strategy and plan and lead change network activations.
- Plan and manage firm-wide communications initiatives associated with Data and AI.
- Contribute to firm-wide communications initiatives associated with all departments or administrative committees.
- Oversee content creation and editing on all firm communication platforms (@Sidley, Sidley TV, etc.).
- Drive and refine over-arching communication plan, approach and methodology.
- Consult with department managers, directors and subject matter experts regarding change and communications needs.
- Lead and participate in strategic initiatives for the People Communications team.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, or other relevant area
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Prior change management and communications experience
- Superior knowledge of the MS Office Suite
Preferred:
- Previous experiencing doing change management or communications for Data and AI tool implementations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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The target salary range for this role is:
107,000 - $147,200 if located in Illinois.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, psychology, or another relevant field
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Prior change management and communications experience
- Superior knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous change management or communications experience for Data and AI tool implementations
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life and disability insurance and wellbeing resources. EAP access, wellness events, screenings, and mindfulness app subscriptions indicate a strong health emphasis.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes generous fertility coverage plus substantial adoption and surrogacy assistance, alongside backup childcare and eldercare. Paid parental leave is characterized as generous and supportive for eligible staff and attorneys.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available broadly, and eligible business professionals receive an employer-funded Retirement Plan with service and interest credits toward lifetime income options. London materials also reference pension coverage.
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Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
