The role
DLA Piper are looking for a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Specialist to lead on Engagement & Planning. This role will be a 12 month fixed term contract.
You will implement a plan for engaging our people and external partners that support the firm’s DE&I vision, values and strategy. We are seeking a DE&I specialist or a comms and engagement specialist with DE&I experience with the ability to action a clear engagement plan, the creativity to communicate effectively and the motivation to deliver the plan to the highest standards.
You will support the delivery of the firm’s DE&I strategy across all groups and geographies (International coverage) which will position the firm as a truly inclusive global business law firm. This means paying close attention to our global audiences, applying sensitivity and diligence in interpreting and meeting their needs.
Communications
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the DE&I Engagement Plan, working closely with the Communications and Responsible Business teams and international People Networks to ensure DE&I key dates, reporting deadlines, and events and awards are marked, both internally and externally.
- Align people network communication plans with the DE&I engagement plan to ensure that we have a drumbeat of engagement around DE&I
- Manage and take accountability for the practical implementation and rollout of said plans and evaluating critical success factors.
- Manage the International DE&I intranet site, driving people to keep up to date with DE&I initiatives
- Manage the production of internal DE&I news, videos, presentations and other content, including copywriting, editing, proof reading and working with external design agencies.
- Integrating with digital, social and PR plans as appropriate, and always ensuring brand-alignment.
Data & Insights
- Lead on delivery of DE&I reporting and insights (i.e. Executive reports, external commitments and other mandatory reporting).
Benchmarks, Commitments And Awards
- Support our people networks with benchmarking communications activity.
- Draft and enter DE&I awards submissions on behalf of DLA Piper International. Coordinate applications for Regional DE&I awards, sharing applications and information for optimal impact across DLA Piper International.
About You
- Have a demonstrable track record in delivering effective communications.
- Have experience working with intranets and social channels.
- Have supported and implemented firm wide projects and initiatives. Be comfortable multi-tasking and working to sometimes conflicting timescales and multiple priorities in a robust and fast-paced environment.
- Confident in working and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Budget and supplier responsibility and management.
- Have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Exhibit cultural curiosity and competence, show that they identify with the firm, its objectives and values.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be fluent in English.
- Be able to exercise empathy, discretion and sensitivity.
- Have a working knowledge of DE&I best practices, reporting and linkages to HR practices.
The Department / Practice Group
The DE&I team are well positioned within the Talent Development Function, working seamlessly as an expert team with specialists in Talent Management, Leadership, Engagement, Performance Management, Learning and Development and Wellbeing.
This team is having a profound impact on creating a diverse, equity and inclusive workplace which differentiates our firm and impacts client experience and is closely aligned to the strategic people priorities for the firm.
Access to our most senior stakeholders and sponsors is expected and the role holder will have every opportunity to evolve the role and the wider agenda for leadership talent and diversity.
About Us
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.
OUR VALUES
In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:
- Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
- Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
- Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
- Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
HYBRID WORKING
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.
