Gen AI and Tech Communications Lead

Linklaters; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Greater London seeks a Gen AI and Tech Communications Lead to drive communications around technology transformation and digital innovation. The successful candidate will translate complex topics into engaging messages and work closely with technology leaders. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in tech communications and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical audiences. The role comes with hybrid working options and a range of competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free fitness centre access

Pension options

Flexible savings options

Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience in communications for technology or digital transformation.
• Confidence in translating complex topics for non-technical audiences.
• Experience in change communications and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for technology and GenAI initiatives.
• Develop audience-focused messaging to translate complex topics.
• Deliver external communications that highlight technology leadership.

Skills

Delivering communications for technology programmes

Communicating complex technical subjects

Partnering with technology and project teams

Landing technology messaging

Multi-channel communications

Job description

Gen AI and Tech Communications Lead page is loaded## Gen AI and Tech Communications Leadlocations: Londonposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00014308Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere.We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.**About the role:**We are looking for a **Technology and GenAI Communications Lead** to shape how Linklaters communicates about technology transformation, digital innovation, and generative AI — both internally and externally.Reporting to the Head of People Communications, this role sits within the People Communications team and works closely with technology leaders, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders. You will translate complex technical topics into clear, engaging communications that help colleagues understand, adopt, and feel confident about new technologies, while positioning Linklaters externally as a credible leader in this space.Key responsibilities include:* Leading communications for firmwide technology and GenAI initiatives* Developing clear, audience‑focused messaging that makes complex topics accessible and relevant* Delivering an external communications approach that highlights Linklaters’ technology leadership* Advising leaders and project teams on technology‑related communications and change activity* Managing sensitive communications (e.g. data privacy, ethical AI) in partnership with relevant teams* Measuring impact and refining communications based on insight and feedback## What we’re ideally looking for:You will have **strong experience delivering communications for technology or digital transformation programmes** within a large or complex organisation, ideally in professional services or a regulated environment.You are confident communicating complex technical subjects to non‑technical audiences and understand how effective communications drive engagement and adoption.Ideally, you will bring:* A strong track record of partnering with technology, project, and leadership teams* Experience landing technology and innovation messaging across internal and external audiences* Knowledge of change communications and employee engagement best practice* Experience delivering multi‑channel communications, including digital and event‑based formats* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strategic, data‑driven mindset* High emotional intelligence, curiosity, and confidence working across global teams**What's on offer:****This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.****Our benefits:**Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:**Health & Wellbeing*** Private Medical Insurance* Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships* Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments**Finance*** Pension and flexible savings options* Income protection and life assurance* Mortgage advice and will-writing services**Family & Lifestyle*** Electric car and cycle to work schemes* Emergency family care* Additional holiday/birthday leave* Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave* Travel insurance and season ticket loan* Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)**Technical Skills**This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.**Application Policy**Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are **only** accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and **not** the partners, practices or stakeholders ([e-mail] for **legal roles**[e-mail] for **business team roles**).**This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose.**At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future.**This is Linklaters.**In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.