Senior Engagement Manager

Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian commercial law firm with over 500 lawyers, is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to join their Sydney office. The firm specializes in transactions, disputes, and regulation, offering a dynamic environment for professionals committed to excellence.

The Senior Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the firm's internal communications and engagement strategy. This includes collaborating with senior leadership to craft communications for key business initiatives, managing the firm's intranet and Microsoft Viva Engage platforms, and overseeing firmwide engagement events. The role requires building strong relationships across the firm and acting as a trusted adviser on internal communications and employee engagement.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications, preferably within a professional services environment. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities. A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to advise and influence senior executives is crucial.

Gilbert + Tobin offers a friendly, flexible, and professional working environment. In addition to competitive remuneration, employees receive benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, end-of-trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and more.

The firm's open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, Gilbert + Tobin has achieved extraordinary success in just over three decades and remains committed to being the best it can be.