We are seeking a passionate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Manager to lead and drive our DEI initiatives in North America,
covering the United States and Canada. The successful candidate will
work closely with the Global Head of DEI and the broader DEI team
based in London. While this role does not include direct reports, you
will have the support and collaboration of a broader DEI team,
primarily based in London. This role sits within the Global DEI team
with a matrix responsibility into the wider North America HR team.
The HR team in the North America consists of 20 people. We have
specialist teams in Recruitment, Early Careers, Learning and
Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Reward and Engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain strong relationships
with a variety of stakeholders across the Partnership, legal, and
business services, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for DEI
initiatives within the region.
Strategic and Delivery Focus - Develop and implement a robust DEI
strategy for North America that aligns with the global DEI strategy.
Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to achieve
impactful results.
Global and Local Balance - Harmonize the global DEI strategy with
local priorities and cultural nuances. Ensure that regional
initiatives are aligned with overall global objectives while
addressing specific local needs.
Compliance and Benchmarking - Develop a strong understanding of
external compliance reporting requirements, benchmarks, and industry
networks. Ensure that the firm meets all relevant DEI compliance
standards and leverages industry best practices.
Building Infrastructure - Work with the North America DEI Steering
Committee and various Employee Resource Groups across the region to
drive key priorities forward.
Drive Engagement - Deploy impactful communications, events and
training in order to drive engagement across the region, leading to
a positive experience of inclusive culture.
Essential Skills & Experience
Clear passion for DEI with examples of demonstrable impact through
programmes and initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence
and engage at all levels.
Ability to develop and execute DEI strategies.
Knowledge of North American DEI compliance reporting and benchmarks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a global team.
Experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
For more about the firm, its
lawyers, offices and areas of expertise and for the latest industry
thought leadership please visit www.clydeco.com
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a
firm-first mentality to achieve success.
Excel with
clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
centre of everything we do.
Celebrate
difference We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement.
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth.
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal, and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present;
however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in
accordance with the changing needs of the business.
