Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the DEI Director to help identify, develop and implement DEI initiatives across the Firm including training, policy review, recruiting practices, educational and mentoring programs, and metrics.
• Serve as a thought leader, trusted advisor, and subject matter expert on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion matters.
• Collaborate seamlessly with firm-wide functions to integrate DEI best practices and forward-thinking approaches including, but not limited to culture transformation, university, law school, and experienced recruiting, marketing, communications, learning & development, business development, benefits, and across service lines.
• Analyze data and identify key trends and opportunities in support of the firm's aspirational goals, leveraging additional insights and industry best practices to advance objectives.
• Provide guidance and direction on the planning, development, and execution of annual DEI initiatives, heritage celebrations and milestone events.
• Assist with the design, build and delivery of our annual DEI Engagement survey and use engagement survey findings to identify areas in need of improvement and strategize necessary and impactful changes in processes and policy.
• Strategically plan, recommend, and lead on key strategic goals related to DEI.
• Plan, design, develop, and facilitate DEI education, workshops, and training for firm personnel on various topics, including unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, micro and macro behaviors, etc.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives offered through the Department of DEI.
• Oversee vendors to develop learning content or conduct educational programs when needed.
• Collaborate with Legal Recruitment, Human Resources, and Business Development in developing new and innovative programs and initiatives, including student recruitment programs and innovative DEI programs, to attract and recruit the best possible diverse talent across the Legal Industry.
• Help facilitate and lead meetings, retreats, summits, and other educational opportunities to deepen and apply DEI learning and understanding; lead intergroup dialogue; move people to a place of being comfortable with discomfort, change, and growth.
• Stay current on DEI trends and best practices, tracking key metrics for progressing an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, J.D. or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in talent management/HR at a law firm or professional services firm, with at least 5 years of experience in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; large law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of personalities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high quality work products.
• Creative and innovative thinker with experience in content design and delivery.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extensive experience executing DEI strategy, initiatives, and programs.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and work product.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring a department budget.
• Exceptional leadership, influence, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to understand organizational dynamics and relate to individuals from diverse personal and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment in seeking a resolution.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among all levels of an organization, and specifically within the DEI team.
• Some travel is required.
• Advanced skill in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.