Channel and Editorial Lead

Linklaters 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.

The team

The Channel and Editorial team manages Linklaters' channel communications, ensuring timely, effective, and high-quality content reaches the firm's internal and external audiences. The team is responsible for the optimisation of platforms, development of multimedia materials, and provision of analytics that inform firmwide communications strategy. By embedding best practice and operational rigour, the team supports the firm's narrative and priorities, delivering engaging content and driving measurable impact across all channels.

Purpose

The Channel and Editorial Lead is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and day to day management of the firm's digital platforms and content. This includes managing the firm's internal and external digital platforms and coordinating multimedia content for both internal and external audiences, ensuring they align with business objectives and brand standards.

You will drive operational efficiency and continual improvement by establishing and promoting best practices, equipping teams to deliver effective, engaging, and measurable communications across the firm. As a subject matter expert and part of the extended leadership team, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across functions and regions, ensuring that content delivery and platform management contribute to Linklaters' broader strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, production, and dissemination of content across the firm's communications channels (including intranet, newsletters, web pages, social media and other digital platforms) to engage both internal and external audiences.
• Lead the development of multimedia content (such as videos, podcasts, infographics, and interactive digital assets) that reflect the firm's values and messaging priorities.
• Manage the firm's core communication platforms, working to optimise usability, functionality, and audience reach.
• Provide analytics, insights, and regular reporting on communications channels and content performance to inform strategy and support decision making.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for innovation across all communication channels.
• Drive and embed operational best practices within team processes, including editorial standards, content workflows, governance, and quality assurance.
• Advise and guide business teams and leaders on platform usage, content creation, and digital storytelling to maximise engagement and consistency.
• Oversee content governance, including content calendars, approval processes, compliance requirements, and brand guidelines.
• Champion accessibility, diversity, and inclusion within all content and communications.
• Collaborate closely with Technology, Marketing, and other key teams to support integration and enhancement of digital communications infrastructure.

Your experience

• Considerable experience in digital content management, editorial leadership, or channel communications, ideally in a complex and international organisation
• Expertise in managing digital platforms (for example content management systems, intranets, or newsletter platforms) and in utilising cutting edge tools to deliver results.
• Demonstrable skills in producing or commissioning compelling multimedia content for professional audiences.
• Solid experience using data analytics and reporting tools to evaluate and improve communications effectiveness.
• Strong background in implementing and promoting editorial best practices, content governance, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage operations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in content delivery.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards, compliance, and inclusive communication practices.
• Effective in advising others on digital communications and content development.
• Project management experience, particularly relating to channel enhancements or platform upgrades, is valuable.

Additional skills

• Excellent written and editorial skills, with a sharp eye for detail and audience engagement.
• Innovative and curious to continuously learn and teach others about new communications technologies and approaches.
• Analytical and data-literate, able to interpret complex metrics and translate them into actionable insights.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled at working collaboratively and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Confident user of digital analytics tools, content management systems, and multimedia production platforms.
• Solution-focused approach, with a track record of introducing operational improvements.
• Proactive, innovative, and committed to staying current with evolving trends in digital communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of training and influencing colleagues at all levels.

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  for legal roles or  for business team roles).