Sidley Austin LLP
DEI Manager
Sidley Austin LLP, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
DEI Manager
Recruiting Location:
US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-Palo Alto | US-CA-Century CityDepartment:
Diversity, Equity & InclusionSummary
The DEI Manager is located in California and helps manage, develop, implement, and administer key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and projects in the Firm's California offices and firmwide. The Manager will report to the DEI Director who sits in the Los Angeles office. The Manager will also interact with the Firm's lawyers, including, but not limited to, women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities; Firm and California office leadership; and the Firm's Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Event Planning, Technology, Creative, Wellness, Learning & Development, and Legal Recruiting Departments ("Strategic Partners") to accomplish the Firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The Firm's global DEI Team works in a collegial manner to advance the Firm's overall DEI goals; implement, create, and evolve industry best practices; and support underrepresented communities in the Firm, individual lawyers, and members of professional staff.Duties and Responsibilities
People: Investing in and Supporting PeopleEngage with and support the Firm's people, culture, and DEI mission in all California offices (Century City, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco) and proximate offices (the "California Offices").Mentor, engage with, and serve as a resource for historically underrepresented attorneys in their professional development, including through regular and consistent outreach to attorneys in the California Offices.Work in collaboration with the DEI Director in developing practices to support the retention and development of historically underrepresented attorneys in the California Offices. This responsibility will require extensive collaboration with DEI Team colleagues, DEI and office leadership, and Strategic Partners.Processes: Supporting Committee and Group Processes and ProjectsSupport the firm's DEI and SidleyWomen Committees in California, including organizing and managing meetings, developing agendas, addressing questions and issues raised, coordinating resources, and managing budgets in alignment with Committee goals.Support assigned firmwide Affinity Groups, including for LGBTQ+ attorneys and for attorneys with disabilities, and provide local office support to all Affinity Groups. This includes developing and implementing local-office projects and programs, organizing and managing meetings, addressing questions and issues raised, coordinating resources, and coordinating and processing budget requests to support group goals.Manage office-specific sponsorships for local lawyer affinity organizations: determine alignment with DEI Committee goals and related budget allocations, facilitate the sponsorship approval process, and help the DEI Director and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) monitor and measure the impact of local sponsorships.Programs: Developing and Supporting DEI-related ProgrammingManage assigned office-specific and firmwide programs, heritage month celebrations and commemorations, and other projects in collaboration with Strategic Partners. This includes engaging participants, researching and engaging speakers, and managing program budgets and invoicing.Work in close collaboration with the DEI Director and DEI Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of DEI programming.Work in close collaboration with the DEI Director and DEI Specialist to develop and deliver all DEI-related global programming, including bespoke programs and retreats. This responsibility requires extensive collaboration with the DEI Team, DEI leadership, firm lawyers, and Strategic Partners.Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports. Conducts annual performance reviews.This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.California Applicants:
Salaries may vary by location. In California, the estimated target salary range of this role is $138,000 - $160,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor's DegreeA minimum of 5 years of prior work experienceExperience mentoring, advising and/or coaching associates in their career developmentExperience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applicationsStrong project management and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to spot concerns and issues and to formulate and execute responses or solutionsDemonstrated ability to marshal the resources of the Firm across many departments to present excellent programs and effective initiativesDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and cross-cultural communication and collaborationAbility to travel approximately 40% of the time, primarily to California offices, including overnight travel.Preferred:Advanced degree, particularly a J.D.Law firm, corporate experiencePrior work experience where collaboration on projects was requiredOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Recruiting Location:
US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-Palo Alto | US-CA-Century CityDepartment:
Diversity, Equity & InclusionSummary
The DEI Manager is located in California and helps manage, develop, implement, and administer key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and projects in the Firm's California offices and firmwide. The Manager will report to the DEI Director who sits in the Los Angeles office. The Manager will also interact with the Firm's lawyers, including, but not limited to, women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities; Firm and California office leadership; and the Firm's Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Event Planning, Technology, Creative, Wellness, Learning & Development, and Legal Recruiting Departments ("Strategic Partners") to accomplish the Firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The Firm's global DEI Team works in a collegial manner to advance the Firm's overall DEI goals; implement, create, and evolve industry best practices; and support underrepresented communities in the Firm, individual lawyers, and members of professional staff.Duties and Responsibilities
People: Investing in and Supporting PeopleEngage with and support the Firm's people, culture, and DEI mission in all California offices (Century City, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco) and proximate offices (the "California Offices").Mentor, engage with, and serve as a resource for historically underrepresented attorneys in their professional development, including through regular and consistent outreach to attorneys in the California Offices.Work in collaboration with the DEI Director in developing practices to support the retention and development of historically underrepresented attorneys in the California Offices. This responsibility will require extensive collaboration with DEI Team colleagues, DEI and office leadership, and Strategic Partners.Processes: Supporting Committee and Group Processes and ProjectsSupport the firm's DEI and SidleyWomen Committees in California, including organizing and managing meetings, developing agendas, addressing questions and issues raised, coordinating resources, and managing budgets in alignment with Committee goals.Support assigned firmwide Affinity Groups, including for LGBTQ+ attorneys and for attorneys with disabilities, and provide local office support to all Affinity Groups. This includes developing and implementing local-office projects and programs, organizing and managing meetings, addressing questions and issues raised, coordinating resources, and coordinating and processing budget requests to support group goals.Manage office-specific sponsorships for local lawyer affinity organizations: determine alignment with DEI Committee goals and related budget allocations, facilitate the sponsorship approval process, and help the DEI Director and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) monitor and measure the impact of local sponsorships.Programs: Developing and Supporting DEI-related ProgrammingManage assigned office-specific and firmwide programs, heritage month celebrations and commemorations, and other projects in collaboration with Strategic Partners. This includes engaging participants, researching and engaging speakers, and managing program budgets and invoicing.Work in close collaboration with the DEI Director and DEI Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of DEI programming.Work in close collaboration with the DEI Director and DEI Specialist to develop and deliver all DEI-related global programming, including bespoke programs and retreats. This responsibility requires extensive collaboration with the DEI Team, DEI leadership, firm lawyers, and Strategic Partners.Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports. Conducts annual performance reviews.This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.California Applicants:
Salaries may vary by location. In California, the estimated target salary range of this role is $138,000 - $160,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor's DegreeA minimum of 5 years of prior work experienceExperience mentoring, advising and/or coaching associates in their career developmentExperience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applicationsStrong project management and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to spot concerns and issues and to formulate and execute responses or solutionsDemonstrated ability to marshal the resources of the Firm across many departments to present excellent programs and effective initiativesDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and cross-cultural communication and collaborationAbility to travel approximately 40% of the time, primarily to California offices, including overnight travel.Preferred:Advanced degree, particularly a J.D.Law firm, corporate experiencePrior work experience where collaboration on projects was requiredOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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