Internal Communications Executive

Job description

Overview
Internal Communications Executive

Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm, recognised for combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' commercial objectives. With over 400 specialist lawyers, we provide a full-service offering tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals, delivering high-quality, practical legal advice across a range of sectors.

Our Marketing and Business Development team plays a central role in driving the firm's strategic growth ambitions. Comprising 28 dedicated professionals, the team has been recognised as a finalist for Best Business Support Team at the British Legal Awards in both 2024 and 2025, reflecting its impact in delivering commercially focused and innovative BD initiatives across the firm and a testament to its collaborative approach.

The role

We are looking for an Internal Communications Executive to support the delivery of engaging, high-quality internal communications across the firm.

Working closely with the Internal Communications Manager and wider Marketing and Business Development team, you will play an important role in helping to deliver communications that keep colleagues informed, connected and aligned to the firm's priorities.

This is a hands‐on role, ideal for someone with strong writing skills, a creative mindset and an interest in building a career in professional service communications. You will be involved in creating content across a range of channels, supporting campaigns and helping to ensure our communications are clear, consistent and impactful.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities

Content Creation and Delivery

Draft and edit engaging internal communications, including intranet articles, newsletters and firmwide updates

Translate business information into clear, concise and accessible content for a range of audiences

Support the creation of visual and digital content, including screens, simple graphics and presentations

Adapt tone and style to suit different messages, audiences and communication channels

Channels and Platforms

Support the day‐to‐day management of internal communication channels, including the intranet (SharePoint Online)

Upload, update and maintain content to ensure it remains accurate, relevant and engaging

Assist with the production and distribution of the firm's internal newsletter

Contribute to maintaining a consistent and high‐quality user experience across platforms

Campaigns and Engagement

Support the delivery of campaigns and firmwide initiatives internally

Assist in promoting key messages, business priorities and cultural initiatives across the firm

Help ensure campaigns are delivered in a coordinated and consistent way

Contribute ideas for improving engagement and enhancing how we communicate

Planning and Coordination

Support the management of the internal communications calendar

Assist in planning and scheduling communications activity

Help coordinate content and inputs from across the business

Ensure deadlines are met and communications are delivered in a timely manner

Stakeholder Support

Work with colleagues across the firm to gather content, stories and updates

Provide responsive and high‐quality support to stakeholders contributing to communications

Build strong working relationships while developing confidence working with different teams

Support the Internal Communications Manager in delivering team objectives

Insight and Continuous Improvement

Help track engagement across internal channels (e.g. Newsletter readership, intranet activity)

Assist in gathering feedback and identifying opportunities to improve communications

Support the team in exploring new formats, tools and ways of working

Contribute to maintaining consistent standards and best practice

Essential & Desirable Criteria
What We're Looking For

Strong writing and editing skills, with an eye for clear and engaging content

An interest in internal communications, employee engagement and storytelling

A creative mindset with the ability to present information in an engaging way

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

High attention to detail and pride in producing high‐quality work

A proactive and positive approach, with a willingness to learn

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Good working knowledge of SharePoint. Experience of other design tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva) is beneficial.

What You'll Gain

Hands‐on experience across a wide range of internal communications activity within a leading law firm

The opportunity to develop core skills in writing, content creation and digital communications

Exposure to firmwide campaigns, business priorities and senior stakeholder messaging

The chance to build confidence working with a variety of teams across the business

A supportive and collaborative environment with a strong focus on learning and development

Why Join Us Now

We are at an exciting stage in our growth, with a continued focus on strengthening how we communicate, engage and connect colleagues across the firm.

Internal communications plays a key role in bringing our strategy, culture and priorities to life. As part of this, we are continuing to evolve our approach enhancing our channels, developing more engaging content and ensuring a consistent and high‐quality experience across the business.

This role offers a great opportunity to be part of that journey, contributing to meaningful communications while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative team.

Working Arrangements

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy, enabling employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time.

If you are looking to develop your career in communications within a creative, collaborative and forward‐looking environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm's commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committee here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long‐term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Sam.Austin@penningtonslaw.com

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English