• Job Description

  Req#: 6639

  Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Manager of Global Attorney Diversity & Inclusion – Women Enriching Business to join our dynamic team in any of our US offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

  About Latham & Watkins
  Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

  About the role
  As a Manager of Global Attorney Diversity & Inclusion – Women Enriching Business, you will be responsible for supporting the Women Enriching Business (“WEB”) Committee with respect to all of its operations, initiatives, and activities, including both internal and client-facing programming. You will also work with the Diversity Leadership Committee (“DLC”) to develop and execute client-facing and business development programs. Other key responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with the WEB Chair, Vice Chair and Committee members to support and execute all of WEB’s programs, initiatives and projects
  • Supporting WEB’s various subcommittees, including organizing regular meetings, working closely with subcommittee chairs to craft meeting agendas, and tracking and implementing action items
  • Drafting proposals and agendas, and playing the principal role in carrying out and executing WEB client programs and initiatives; these include, but are not limited to the WEB Financial Analysis Program, Thought Leadership Dinners, and joint programs with external organizations
  • Executing and overseeing WEB’s internally-facing programs, including the WEB Connection mentoring program
  • Working with the Brand and Communication team to prepare internal and external marketing materials, including WEB’s quarterly newsletter, oversight and content review for WEB social media and video production, and the rollout of the annual WEB Week campaign
  • Preparing and managing WEB's global budget
  • Managing Sponsorship requests for outside organizations
  • Supporting the execution of the firm's annual Women's Leadership Academies
  • Completing specialist projects when necessary, including with our Women Lawyers Group
  • Collaborating with firm's various committees and administrative departments on projects

  About you
  We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Display advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, and are particularly adept at drafting a wide variety of communications, including policies and proposals, presentations, marketing pieces, talking points, and executive summaries
  • Demonstrate advanced organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines and projects
  • Possess the ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop efficient methods to complete them, and implement solutions
  • Enjoy creative, “out of the box” thinking, with an ability to turn innovative ideas (without precedent) into concrete projects capable of implementation
  • Exhibit excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
  • Show well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, including both attorneys and staff
  • Have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion
  • Perceive and analyze complex problems and issues, and a capacity to make or recommend sound decisions
  • Possess the ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making majority of decisions
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team with a strong customer service focus

  And have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree, with a Juris Doctorate or other Master’s degree preferred
  • A minimum of five (5) years relevant diversity or professional services experience, with a strong preference for law firm experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years managerial experience

  Compensation & Benefits
  Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

  Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
  • Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
  • Family building and fertility resources
  • And much more!

  In addition, employees receive:

  • At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
  • Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

  Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

  Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

  Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) . Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

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• About the company

  Latham & Watkins LLP is an elite international law firm founded in 1934, and currently employs approximately 2,700 attorneys in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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