Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Remote to start)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Base salary up to $230,000 DOE; Competitive Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K; Gym, Life Insurance; cafe, all firm amenities, exceptional culture, noted firm with historical stability, security and career growth. Noted as one of the most desired law firms to work for globally.
LOCATION: Washington, DC
FIRM: International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Diversity and Inclusion manager will serve as the most senior member of the D&I Team and will implement initiatives for over 1,500 attorneys globally
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Serve as an in-house expert on diversity best practices, advising D&I leadership, firm managers and internal groups on best practices, as well as adapting them within firm culture
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Update Executive team on new polices to be executed firm-wide
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Recommend policies to senior staff with regards to inclusion, efficiency, increasing morale, and enhancing client satisfaction
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Serve in client-facing role, involving collaboration with client diversity initiatives and client D&I teams
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Serve as expert of industry trends, in addition to staying apprised of firm policies and practices for staff
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Foster firm relationships with external D&I organizations and seek out attorney development opportunities
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Develop metrics in order to quantify the success of diversity initiatives
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Develop and implement diversity and inclusion training programs across the firm (including CLE eligible trainings)
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Lead associate talent retention and development, including mentorship and professional development
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Work with marketing team to communicate firm efforts and initiatives to clients, to stakeholders in the legal industry, and to the media
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Prepare budget and monitor budget throughout fiscal year
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Effectively manage D&I team by enumerating expectations, serving as a mentor, monitoring performance and handling any sub-optimal performance by employees
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Participate in interview and onboarding processes for D&I Team
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Maintain relationships with clients and client D&I teams
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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MBA or equivalent required, JD preferred
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7+ years of diversity and management experience
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as sound judgment
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Managerial skills such as overseeing the work of others, leading a team, and problem-solving
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Confidentiality and ability to work on sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and professionalism
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Microsoft Office Suite and the ability and willingness to learn new software
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, as well as the flexibility to work varying hours as needed as priorities change
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Ability to work effectively on a team or independently
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Desire to advance Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the workplace
Contact
Mary Suneetha
Managing Director
U.S. D&I Recruitment