Job Description:At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.GENERAL PURPOSEAs the Director of Communication, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall communications strategy for the firm. You will be expected to define, articulate, and deliver the firm's messaging strategy and platforms to raise the firm's profile and brand awareness, as well as help drive internal alignment. This position acts as the voice of the firm, ensuring messages are conveyed accurately, consistently, and effectively across all areas of internal and external communications.The role will be a trusted advisor to firm leadership, responsible for developing the communications infrastructure and discipline to support a distributed leadership model. As a key member of the marketing leadership team, you will lead a team of communications professionals and work closely with various departments to ensure effective internal and external communication.The role requires a commitment to people development, intellectual curiosity, well-honed leadership skills, operational excellence, the rigorous thinking necessary for effective communication, and a proven track record of successful communication campaigns.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThese essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.Communication Strategy and PlatformDevelop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy and program aligned with the firm's goals and objectives including defining key messages, target audiences, and channels with a focus on message discipline.Develop, clearly articulate, and promote the firm's value propositions and unified key messages to all stakeholders reflecting the firm's vision, strategy, values, culture, and commitments to responsible business and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).Build the capacity for cross-channel communication strategies including video, digital, etc.Team LeadershipProvide guidance, coaching, mentorship, and support to the communications team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Foster a culture of collaboration and team esprit de corps committed to professional and client service excellence.Stay abreast of developments in the communication field to bring new and refreshed thinking and creativity to the function and inspire curiosity in others.Manage and develop a team of approximately 15 professionals; develop a communications leadership team including setting expectations and holding leaders accountable for outcomes.Communications ProgramsStrengthen and build the firm's executive communications capabilities; lead the development of a communications plan including a messaging platform for firm leadership; develop a communications infrastructure for a distributed leadership model (i.e., build the cascade from Managing Partner/Chair through Practice Group Chairs and Office Managing Partners) and leadership communication training programs.Partner with firm leadership, general counsel, CDIO, CTO, CMO, and external advisors as warranted to develop and implement crisis communication plans that effectively manage and respond to external factors including reputation-threatening situations.Collaborate with the firm's management committee, executive committee, practice group chairs, office managing partners, and senior leadership team to enhance the effect