Manager of Diversity & Inclusion

For the New York Office of a Premier International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and assess successful programs and industry trends specifically geared to increase promotion of women and diverse attorneys;
  • Collaborate with internal and external parties to collect and report the data necessary to complete industry questionnaires and surveys;
  • Represent firm at events and expand outreach efforts to increase visibility of diversity initiatives; leverage alumni, client and community contacts in support of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy;
  • Provide expertise and support to existing mentoring programs to ensure the success of multiple programs aimed to increase mentoring opportunities for female and diverse attorneys at the firm;
  • Attend relevant committee meetings and provide assistance, including participating in meetings and conducting relevant research; coordinate efforts related to the firm's affinity groups;
  • Monitor current diversity trends, reports, and benchmarks used in professional services industries; develop best practices; conduct statistical analysis on firm diversity metrics.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree required; JD or graduate degree in related fields preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate environment with significant level of responsibility and expertise in gender equity and D&I initiatives;
  • Cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds; high degree of confidentiality, maturity and cultural sensibility;
  • Experience and proven success with mentoring programs and resources;
  • High level of proficiency with data management, analysis and reporting; detail-oriented and ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision;
  • Ability to multi-task and function comfortably under highly demanding deadlines; team-oriented and able to collaborate with staff and attorneys at all levels;
  • Experience with databases and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.