Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The DEI Manager will partner with firm leaders and collaborate with other members of the DEI Team to support the implementation of an industry-leading diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. This individual will play a key role in driving critical firmwide initiatives to success, with an orientation towards action and results. The DEI Manager will be a consultant and advisor to business unit and office leaders, affinity and resource groups, and other stakeholders. The DEI Manager will also run programming that focuses on key areas such as: effective 1:1 mentorship, sponsorship and coaching programs, eliminating hidden barriers to success, addressing systemic inequities, and sustaining a mature DEI culture in which each leader is responsible for DEI success.

What You Will Do:

Develop and implement programs and interventions designed to attract, retain, develop and advance diverse talent, eliminate hidden barriers to success, address systemic inequities, and foster inclusive leadership.
Collaborate with select business unit and department leaders, practice managers and attorney development managers to design and execute business unit / department strategies that are aligned with firmwide talent strategies.
Supervise, train and develop junior DEI professionals.
Manage and align affinity and resource group strategies to that of the broader DEI strategy.
Support effective management of the overall DEI calendar of programming and events, and relevant budgets.
Operate as a skilled facilitator who is capable of creating content for DEI training and awareness programs that will increase strategic impact throughout the firm.
Manage and monitor the implementation of DEI programming, including education and awareness-raising and other strategic initiatives. Drive accountability to project timelines, deliverables and outcomes.
Analyze DEI data trends to measure progress and program effectiveness, and to inform the firm’s DEI strategy.
Collaborate with HRIS, marketing and finance teams to respond to DEI surveys aligned to respective affinity group coverage.
Foster relationships with attorneys and professionals at the firm, internal DEI champions, DEI professionals at peer firms, leaders of DEI organizations and affinity bar associations, and DEI professionals at clients.
Participate in external councils, conferences, and forums to stay abreast of cutting edge issues and trends, benchmark leading organizations, enhance marketplace presence, and strengthen brand recognition.
Monitor external DEI best practices and make recommendations for new initiatives to ensure that Goodwin remains a leader in the DEI space.

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree required, and Juris Doctor or Master’s Degree in business administration, leadership and organizational development and/or behavioral design preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of diversity, equity, and inclusion work preferred. Experience working in a large law firm, professional services firm, or matrixed environment desired.
Evidence of delivering in a matrixed environment with many key stakeholders.
Experienced in managing individuals, including providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional development.
Experience with effectively managing conflict, resolving issues, mitigating risks and influencing leaders.
Facilitation and/or coaching experience considered a plus.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, including excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, inclusive leadership style, strategic and innovative thinking, persuasion and influencing skills, executive presence and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment.
Demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining charters, project plans, status reports, budgets, and communications and change management plans.
Proven ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success.
Strong organization skills, including setting priorities, planning, structuring project deliverable and problem solving.
Proven ability to lead peers and individual contributors, build effective teams and coach for success.
Excellent communication skills, including effective listening, presentation and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make effective, timely decisions.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No