Diversity amp Inclusion Business Development Manager

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Diversity & Inclusion Business Development Manager


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

This role sits within the Marketing and Business Development team (Marketing) and has primary responsibility for responding to the D&I portions of pitches, surveys and other external requests for diversity information, and supporting client presentations relating to our D&I strategy and client partnerships related to D&I, working in close collaboration with the Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Team.

Duties and Accountabilities

Working closely with both the D&I team and the Marketing team, responsibilities are not limited to, but are likely to include the following:


First port of call for client enquiries and requests for information related to D&I  
Work with the Firm’s People Operations team to obtain relevant D&I data and metrics for client requests / presentations.
Draft responses to the D&I portion of pitches
Organize, maintain and update responses for frequently asked questions on the D&I portion of pitches
Oversee and manage requests for D&I information or surveys
Prepare D&I materials for partners and BD team members for client relationship reviews to ensure the Firm is meeting client expectations with respect to D&I
Work with Client Relationship Managers to ensure that strategic D&I partnerships with clients are managed in a robust way to maximize benefits to the Firm



Work with the Firm’s Communications team to proactively suggest ideas to improve the D&I profile and positioning of the Firm with clients
Develop and coordinate a client newsletter and knowledge sharing regarding diversity and inclusion best practice and thought leadership
Work with the Events team to design and run impactful D&I internal and client events and maintain high quality mailing lists for D&I
Manage diversity sponsorship and membership relationships related to client outreach
Prepare and submit directory and award submissions related to D&I
Work with the Firm’s Media Relations team to manage external diversity brand in the market including identifying the key messages for dissemination via appropriate media outlets, and promoting the Firm’s D&I capability and expertise



Produce content for D&I marketing materials and work with the marketing team on maintaining content on the Firm’s D&I web page
Develop strategies for improving minority partner directory and league table rankings



Support Global Head of D&I and Chairs of the Global Diversity Committee and Global Women’s Initiative Committee in providing marketing & BD support to partners, including Regional Section Heads on their business plan objectives related to D&I



Strengthen our ties to alumni across clients and industries committed to D&I
Coordinate the collecting of competitor intelligence to ensure proper differentiation and positioning of White & Case on D&I engagement with clients



 



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Education/Qualifications



Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.
5 years or more of business development experience with a professional services firm
Experience with D&I initiatives


 


Essential Job Requirements



Global professional services experience, preferably with experience related to pitching
Strong competency in and demonstrable enthusiasm for D&I agenda, and creativity in delivering knowledge of its relevance in professional services
Strong strategy, research, analysis, presentation, written and oral communication skills, and ability to interpret and report statistical data for presentations
Highly skilled with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and excellent editing skills
Ability to work with partners and influence them with a consultative, collaborative, and client service-oriented approach
Responsive and able to work well within a team to deliver against tight deadlines
Strong collaboration skills that will be needed within a highly matrixed, global organization
High energy colleague who enjoys both the operational and strategic sides of the role, shows great flexibility and is willing to take a “hands on” approach
Outstanding relationship-building skills and personable approach, combined with poise and gravitas


 


Office specific requirements


The role will ideally sit in our Tampa office but we will consider other locations .


Report to


This role is part of the Marketing team and reports to the Director of Clients and Industries. 

The key sponsors of the person in this role include the Head of the Global D&I team and the partners who lead our Global Diversity and Global Women’s Initiative.





 

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

 


1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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