Communications Coordinator

The role

In the role of a communications coordinator, you will assume a central role in propelling the firm’s communications and marketing endeavors in Belgium. You will collaborate closely with our team to provide essential support for a range of initiatives, encompassing social media management, the crafting of marketing materials, and facilitating internal communication.Your meticulous attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and inventive thinking will be instrumental in elevating our brand visibility and nurturing client connections.

OUR OFFER

• A dynamic international work environment that truly embodies the principles of diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for active involvement in team tasks and projects.
• Access to ongoing learning opportunities, including language courses.
• A comprehensive package of additional benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• A modern, centrally located office space with complimentary fresh fruit, a variety of snacks, and a selection of hot and cold beverages.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• External communication: Act on the delivery of profile-raising activities including Legal Directory and Legal Award submissions, Website & Digital content.
• Social Media Management (LinkedIn): Curate, schedule, and publish engaging content on our LinkedIn platform to amplify our online presence and engage with our target audience.
• Internal Communication: Coordinate our internal communications, including the intranet, to ensure consistent messaging and information sharing across the firm.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Belgium and abroad, including lawyers, business development, and design teams to achieve cohesive and impactful marketing efforts.
• Detail-Oriented Work: Ensure accuracy and precision in all marketing and business development activities, paying close attention to detail and quality.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in communications and marketing, preferably within a professional services or legal environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling marketing materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• A positive attitude, a sense of humor, and a passion for contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Fluent in English. French and / or Dutch would be an asset.

DLA Piper in Belgium

DLA Piper Belgium is a dynamic and growing team. We enjoy the benefits of a global law firm, with the advantages of human-sized offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Our team has a wealth of expertise in a broad range of practice groups.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do.  We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. 

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

AGILE WORKING

We know that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly.  That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.