Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Manager

Latham & Watkins

. Serve as a strategic advisor for and support the firm’s lawyer and business services professionals affinity groups and multicultural coalitions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Affinity Groups and Multicultural Coalitions, with a strong focus on strategic direction, operational improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop resources and processes that enhance collaboration and support diversity initiatives within professional services.

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Affinity Group ManagementStrategic DirectionStakeholder EngagementInterpersonal CommunicationManagerial Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentOperational ImprovementRecord KeepingData ReportingProcess Development

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailActive ListeningCustomer-Service FocusTeam CollaborationInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeJuris DoctorMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

InclusionOpportunityCommunity WorkProfessional ServicesLaw Firm Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor for and support the firm’s lawyer and business services professionals affinity groups and multicultural coalitions
Partner with the Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Committee and IOC leadership
Provide strategic direction, align priorities, and deliver coordinated support to Affinity Group leaders globally
Lead development and continuous improvement of Affinity Group and Multicultural Coalition infrastructure, operations, and best practices
Manage leadership engagement, communications, subcommittees and working groups, expense review and approval, intranet resources, member feedback, reporting, record keeping, and formation and launch of new groups and chapters
Oversee Affinity Group leader rotations and manage onboarding and orientation for new global and local leaders
Liaise with Office Managing Partners, Directors of Administration, the Associates Committee, IOC leadership, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, and other stakeholders
Guide annual strategy and budget development and execution with Affinity Group leaders
Organize cross-group meetings to promote information sharing, coordination, consistency, and partnership
Identify and advance partnership opportunities across Affinity Groups and Multicultural Coalitions
Develop shared resources, processes, and tools to support all groups
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Juris Doctor or master’s degree in related field preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in inclusion, opportunity, and community work or professional services; law firm experience preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
Minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional and professional interpersonal skills, including active listening
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available