Manager

at  Paul Hastings

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.
We have an opening for a Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is responsible for working with the Managing Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to manage the Firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including the development of practices to recruit, retain and promote diverse attorneys, and coordination of firm efforts to support an inclusive culture.

In this capacity, the Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will:

• Manage responses to client requests and industry benchmarking surveys involving qualitative and quantitative information;
• Collaborate with Talent Management Solutions team for industry surveys, client requests and to track and report on demographics, trends and statistics at the firm and in the legal industry;
• Assist with the Firm’s diversity hiring efforts, to include the Diversity Fellowship, and collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Stakeholders to identify and maintain a pipeline of Diversity Fellows, diverse summer associate hires and diverse lateral candidates;
• Interface and create accountability around DEI efforts with attorneys across various departments and offices;
• Keep abreast of industry DEI trends and innovations in legal industry and beyond regarding the professional development and advancement of diverse attorneys;
• Manage external diversity sponsorships and membership relationships, to include identifying participants and coordinating all details;
• Strengthen partnerships with various diversity-focused organizations and publicize opportunities to diverse attorneys;
• Responsible for executing strategy of PH affinity networks, ensuring alignment with firm overall goals, including global programming;
• Serves as subject matter expert to support managing director in strategy execution;
• Support communications by drafting content for, and updating, applicable promotional materials, including print and online communications;
• Working with Marketing and Communications on branding, messaging, website, social media and communications campaigns;
• Coordinate with the DEI team to develop the DEI budget and track department spend;
• Acts with a high degree of integrity and discretion handling confidential employee information; exercises good judgment at all times with respect to data privacy, security and all Firm policies and procedures; and
• All other duties as assigned or required.

Proficiencies:

• Strong knowledge of DEI better practices in the legal or professional services industry;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast paced department;
• Able to think proactively, identify problems and solutions, analyze and establish priorities, and exhibit a high level of self-initiative and meet set deadlines;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to leverage internal and external relationships to achieve goals;
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the Firm;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; solid writer, editor, and proofreader;
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including the ability to present and report on data;
• Creative and determined approach to problem-solving, with ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work, someone who can both lead teams and serve as a supportive team member;
• Collaborative team player with a strong customer service orientation and drive to create a positive work environment within a global, matrix Firm; and
• Strong MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Workday), and other Internet/Intranet applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Human Resources or other Business related field;
• At least 4+ years’ experience in DEI (required);
• At least 7 years of work experience (preferred); and
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience (required).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.
The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $130,500 and a maximum of $188,500 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Voluntary 401k Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO program
• Family Support including Pediatric Mental Health and Parental Support, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, and Breast Milk Shipping
• Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellness Programs (Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health, and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation Allowance and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• And more!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here.
Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Please refer the Job description for details