Inclusion Manager

Sidley Austin LLP•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Inclusion Manager is located in California and helps manage, develop, implement, and administer key inclusion programs and projects in the Firm’s California offices and Firmwide. The Manager will report to the Inclusion Director who sits in the Los Angeles office. The Manager will also work closely with Firm lawyers, Inclusion Committees, Affinity Groups, Firm leadership, the Inclusion Specialist, and strategic partners, including Marketing, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Event Planning, Technology, Wellness, Learning & Development, and Recruiting. As part of the Firm’s global Inclusion Team, the Manager will contribute to fostering a collegial environment, advancing Firmwide inclusion initiatives, implementing best practices, and promoting equal opportunity for all lawyers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 5 years of related prior work experience
Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based services and related applications
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to spot concerns and issues and to formulate and execute responses or solutions
Demonstrated ability to marshal the resources of an organization across many departments to present excellent programs and effective initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and cross-cultural communication
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time, primarily to California offices, including overnight travel
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, particularly a J.D.
Law firm, corporate experience
Prior work experience where collaboration on projects was required
Experience advising and supporting associates
Experience supporting affinity groups and/or inclusion committees
Experience developing programs focused on building community and belonging
Preferred location: Los Angeles or Century City office

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and/or oversees client and in-office events and activities that enhance community building and belonging in the California offices, working in close collaboration with Event Planning and other strategic partners.
Conducts Inclusion Team orientations for all new attorneys in the California offices, and conducts regular, consistent outreach to all associates in California to strengthen both relationships with associates and local efforts to enhance community-building and belonging.
Works in collaboration with the Inclusion Director in implementing practices and processes that support the Firm’s commitment to equal opportunity for all lawyers.
Manages and provides support in the California offices for all Firm Affinity Groups, which are open to all attorneys.
Provides support at the Firmwide level to assigned global Affinity Groups.
Manages Inclusion Committee governance in California offices
Manages local sponsorships
Manages content, communications, and production coordination for assigned Firmwide virtual programs for observance months.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop and deliver global programming focused on belonging and inclusion and related programming at Firmwide meetings, such as new associate orientation.
Works in close collaboration with the Inclusion Director and Inclusion Specialist to develop standardized workflows, policies, and processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Firmwide Inclusion programming.
Hires, develops, coaches, and supervises direct reports, and conducts annual performance reviews.
This position may require working non-standard hours, as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.