Global Diversity Senior Manager

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Job description

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 109 nationalities and speak 88 languages. Position Summary The position of Diversity & Inclusion Senior Manager is a role established for the purpose of executing on the Firm's diversity and inclusion strategy and agenda. The post holder will provide D&I leadership and expertise within the Americas region, as well as facilitating the growth and delivery of the global D&I agenda. The role will work with global and regional leaders, committees and business services teams as needed to execute on their responsibilities. The post holder will also have responsibility for providing supervisory support to the Americas Diversity and Inclusion Manager, and the Diversity Coordinator. Our Diversity Team The Diversity and Inclusion team executes global Firm strategies related to recruitment, engagement and client relations which are critical to our 2020 strategic plan and beyond. Our capability and delivery are enriched by the diverse backgrounds, education and experiences of our individual team members and provide a gratifying, educational work experience to all those who are passionate about diversity and inclusion. Join us and you'll join one of the most diverse firms in the world. Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are strongly encouraged and are accomplished with constant collaboration with other global Firm functions, including recruitment, professional development, global citizenship, and client marketing and communications. We provide the unique opportunity to execute mission-driven goals that are inspiring and transformative for our employees and our team. Our permanent global diversity function is led by Executive Partners for Diversity and the Women's Initiative who oversee the Global Diversity Committee and the Global Women's Initiative Committee, comprised of partners who are all passionate about diversity and inclusion. Together we ensure that we build upon the strength of the diversity of our lawyers and staff in order to create an environment where all who work here are encouraged, assisted and inspired to reach their potential, including through our oversight of nine affinity groups and over twenty local women's networks. We collaborate with, and serve as trusted advisors to Firm leaders and execute best practice strategies to allow all professionals to leverage their diverse backgrounds, maximize their contributions and revolutionize our business. We are proud of our success, measured by the satisfaction of our partners, employees and clients and by the benchmarking we do through our submissions to external surveys that measure our performance in relation to our peers. The variety of our work across disciplines and offices across the world provides stretch opportunities for individual team members to expand their skills and professional competencies, networks and careers. We value people who bring a wide variety of perspectives. There is no one archetype for a White & Case professional. Difference is an asset, not a liability. Duties and Accountabilities Ensure strategic alignment of all Firm-wide and regional diversity programmes programmes to the Firm's business and diversity agendas. Working in collaboration with the Learning team, identify gaps in current programming, and propose best practice solutions. Make operational decisions to enable the effective delivery of key programmes. Build the profile and reach of the Global and Regional Diversity Committees, embedding the Diversity Value Proposition into the work of each committee and influencing aligned action both globally and at a local level. Be a trusted advisor to the Global Diversity Committee taskforces, providing external insights and best practices to enable them to execute against their agreed objectives. Support Regional Section Heads in the Americas, and globally as needed, to create and execute on their diversity action plans. Partner with People Advisory to understand key risks and opportunities within the talent pipelines of each of the Americas Regional Sections. Work closely with the Business Intelligence team and HRIS to generate insights that support effective monitoring and tracking of progress, identification of risks and opportunities, and key focus areas. Oversee all D&I related activities in the Americas region, and globally as needed, supervising and upskilling team members to ensure seamless and impactful delivery. Consult with the US Affinity and Women's Networks to enhance their profile and elevate their impact. Empower the Networks to identify and act on meaningful opportunities which build the Firm's diversity brand both internally and externally. Manage key external memberships to develop mutually beneficial relationships which maintain or further develop our position as a thought leader in diversity for our clients.