POSITION: 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
THE ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
- 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
- Update Executive team on new polices to be executed firm-wide
- Recommend policies to senior staff with regards to inclusion, efficiency, increasing morale, and enhancing client satisfaction
- Serve in client-facing role, involving collaboration with client diversity initiatives and client D&I teams
- Serve as expert of industry trends, in addition to staying apprised of firm policies and practices for staff
- Foster firm relationships with external D&I organizations and seek out attorney development opportunities
- Develop metrics in order to quantify the success of diversity initiatives
- Develop and implement diversity and inclusion training programs across the firm (including CLE eligible trainings)
- Lead associate talent retention and development, including mentorship and professional development
- Work with marketing team to communicate firm efforts and initiatives to clients, to stakeholders in the legal industry, and to the media
- Prepare budget and monitor budget throughout fiscal year
- Effectively manage D&I team by enumerating expectations, serving as a mentor, monitoring performance and handling any sub-optimal performance by employees
- Participate in interview and onboarding processes for D&I Team
- Maintain relationships with clients and client D&I teams
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- MBA or equivalent required, JD preferred
- 7+ years of diversity and management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as sound judgment
- Managerial skills such as overseeing the work of others, leading a team, and problem-solving
- Confidentiality and ability to work on sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and professionalism
- Microsoft Office Suite and the ability and willingness to learn new software
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, as well as the flexibility to work varying hours as needed as priorities change
- Ability to work effectively on a team or independently
- Desire to advance Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the workplace
