Manager: Community Building

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

 

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Human Resources department in our New York office as a Manager: Community Building.

 

The Manager: Community Building leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Firm's community building initiatives across U.S. offices. This role partners with Firm leadership, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and key stakeholders to foster an inclusive, connected, and engaging workplace culture that strengthens collaboration, professional development, and employee experience.

Essential Functions:      

• Partners with the Assistant Director, Community Building and key stakeholders to support the development and execution of community building, employee engagement, and inclusion initiatives that strengthen connection, collaboration, and belonging across the Firm
• Serves as a thought partner in the design and implementation of programs, providing insights, recommendations, and operational support to help advance Community Building team priorities
• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of community building programs and events across U.S. offices, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for participants
• Partners with Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders, committee members, and stakeholders to support annual planning, program delivery, and ongoing engagement efforts
• Provides guidance, resources, and day-to-day support to ERGs and other employee communities to help drive participation, impact, and alignment with Firm objectives
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Communications, Talent, Learning & Development, Recruiting, and office leadership, to successfully deliver programs and initiatives
• Manages program logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and related administrative processes to ensure effective and efficient delivery of initiatives
• Develops and coordinates communications, promotional materials, and engagement strategies that increase awareness and participation in community building programs
• Tracks participation, feedback, and program outcomes and provides recommendations to enhance future initiatives and improve the employee experience
• Researches emerging trends and best practices related to employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, and community building, sharing relevant insights with team leadership
• Recruits, coordinates, and supports employee volunteers, speakers, and program participants to ensure successful execution of initiatives and events
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Education/Training/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

 

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in employee engagement, community building, employee experience, inclusion, talent, human resources, communications, or related functions
• Experience managing firmwide or multi-office programs and initiatives required
• Professional services or law firm experience preferred

 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
• Experience using survey, reporting, event management, and employee engagement technologies preferred

 

Performance Traits:  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Excellent project management, organizational, and execution skills
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and proactively recommend solutions
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion

 

Management Accountabilities:

• Leads and manages complex, firmwide programs and initiatives from planning through execution and evaluation
• Establishes project priorities, allocates resources, and drives accountability for successful outcomes
• Identifies and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Provides guidance and direction to project teams, ERG leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration, and change management capabilities

 

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

 

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

 

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

 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

 

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.

 

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $141,000.00/Yr. and USD $187,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.