We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries - the pillars of Brown Rudnick: crisis management, which includes restructuring, investigations, and special situations; global litigation; life sciences; technology; and brand and reputation protection.
The Pro Bono and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team are a key part of the Firm's People team. The Senior DEI Specialist will play a pivotal role in working with the Senior DEI Manager and broader team to implement and advance our global DEI strategy. Responsibilities include developing and managing proactive project plans, leading, and participating in developing and delivering programs, events, trainings, and other initiatives focused on workplace inclusivity. We're looking for a collaborative, organized, and passionate individual with excellent data and analytic abilities, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Proactively plan and implement DEI programs, workshops, and events.
Create, update, and maintain DEI-related internal and external communications and marketing materials, including the diversity-related content displayed on the Firm website and DEI events.
Analyze and benchmark internal and external diversity demographic data, industry trends, and other related information, including creating quarterly reports.
Compile and organize complex data for reporting to diversity-related industry and client surveys.
Assist in tracking and reporting expenses related to the DEI budget.
Coordinate activities and provide logistical support for the Firm's affinity-related resource groups.
Proactively seek out knowledge of diversity-related current events, legal industry concerns, legislation, and best practices.
Additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
2+ years of experience working on DEI initiatives within a professional setting, preferably in a law firm.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Expert at analyzing data related to DEI; adept at identifying trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Highly skilled across Microsoft Office suite.
Top class attention to detail.
Solutions-focused mindset.
Who We Are
Brown Rudnick is an international law firm with roots in post-war 1940s Boston and New York City. From the beginning, our lawyers and business professionals have demonstrated a remarkable blend of entrepreneurialism and collaboration. Over the last 25 years, the combined firm has thrived with full and easy partner/practice integration, rapidly realized profits from practice group collaboration, the continued development of new lawyers and a business professional staff that is well respected in the industry. Today, Brown Rudnick is a recognized leader in several practice and industry areas, such as corporate restructuring, technology, white collar defense, international disputes, intellectual property, and life sciences. The Firm continues to grow strategically and show its entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit that led to its creation.
Salary range based on experience level and location is estimated to be in the range of $55,000-75,000.
Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.