The firm Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm advising on complex disputes and transactions through local knowledge and an integrated international network. We have a strong sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across Energy, Transport and associated Infrastructure. The firm has achieved rapid expansion and year-on-year growth owed almost entirely to a focused strategy, strong leadership and the quality of its people. The next stage in the firm’s growth plan is to achieve full-service strength within core sectors across the global platform. We strive for excellence in all that we do and view investment in our people as key to achieving our business goals and values, which rest on developing deep and long-lasting relationships externally and internally through respect, sharing, communication and integrity. Our global practice is integrated across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America delivering consistently high levels of service across borders and locally through a deep understanding of local business customs and culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. We believe in celebrating difference and that people from any background can rise to the top, ensuring opportunities to develop and progress are available for all. The department The global Business Development and Communications function comprises 60 business development, marketing and communications professionals based across the jurisdictions where we have an office. As our route to market is through our global sectors and our clients are international, team members regularly collaborate to deliver cross-border campaigns and global projects. Role overview We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and self-motivated Communications Assistant to join a close-knit and supportive global communications team, primarily based in London. This key role offers the opportunity to learn across the full suite of communications within a global professional services firm, with potential for specialisation as you develop within the team. Key activities/responsibilities Digital communications and social media Update and enhance our site with fresh content, eye-catching imagery, and optimised SEO strategies using WordPress. Manage and enhance our profiles on platforms like Wikipedia and Google, ensuring we shine in the legal digital space. Craft engaging social media posts and collaborate with the team to amplify our brand's voice. Work closely with Business Development to gather exciting content for our social media channels. Track and analyse monthly performance metrics to help us grow our online community (Google Analytics and Clarity) Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to social media posting and usage. Internal communications Post engaging internal news items to the firm’s intranet (SharePoint). Regularly update page content on the firm’s intranet to keep it vibrant and informative. Partner with the Internal Digital Channels Manager to create and update content for new initiatives. Create eye-catching graphics for use on the firm’s intranet. Draft initial communications that captivate and inform our internal audience. Work with the Internal Communications team to manage and coordinate the news calendar. Manage content shared on global internal screens to keep everyone in the loop. Distribute internal newsletters and mailings to ensure timely and effective communication. External communications Support the external communications team on day-to-day tasks as required e.g. posting of Press Releases on our website, helping with media monitoring and analytics and assisting with the drafting of initial externally-focussed content. Team responsibilities Handle general queries with efficiency and a positive attitude. Provide invaluable assistance across the team, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration, whilst keeping everything on track by inputting tasks into the Microsoft Teams Channel. Oversee the joiners and leavers process, making sure all digital systems are updated promptly. Update and manage the Communications Team’s content on our intranet, ensuring it's always fresh, up-to-date, and engaging. Skills and experience – essential Demonstrates WFW's core values of respect, sharing, communication, and integrity Strong attention to detail with an interest in developing technical skills Outstanding written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and work confidently with senior stakeholders Diplomatic, calm under pressure, with a ‘can do’ attitude Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with tight deadlines Team player who shares information across the broader team Plays a full part in making WFW a firm they would recommend to others to work in, respecting diversity and acting fairly and inclusively Skills and experience – desired Experience working within a professional services firm Experience using Microsoft Platforms – especially Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Experience using a CMS Experience using LinkedIn Benefits We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees. Additional information The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated. Equal opportunities Respect for different backgrounds and perspectives is at the heart of our firm’s core values and we recognise the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. This is a key feature of our Global Code of Conduct, which places diversity and inclusion at the centre of our firm’s ways of working. We believe that exceptional client service can only be delivered by exceptional people. For this reason, we aim to attract, retain and develop the best talent from a wide range of backgrounds. All decisions relating to employment will be objective and based on merit and ability. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are as inclusive and barrier-free as possible. This includes making adjustments for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition. If you require adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, we’d encourage you to get in touch with a member of our team who would be happy to discuss options with you.