Senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.


At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you'll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a collaborative and strategic Senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist to support and advance the firm's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives through impactful programming, affinity and ally network engagement, and cross-functional partnership across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and relationship-driven professional with strong project management, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently in a fast-paced environment.

This position can be based in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Newark, NJ; or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned DEIB program portfolios, including heritage month programming, sponsorships, conferences, and firmwide DEIB events.
• Lead implementation of DEIB programs and events by advising on objectives and format, coordinating logistics and communications, partnering with internal stakeholders and external organizations, and evaluating outcomes.
• Maintain accountability for timelines, quality of execution, and internal coordination across assigned initiatives.
• Serve as the primary DEIB partner for assigned affinity and ally networks, advising network leaders on goal setting, program design, governance practices, budgeting considerations, and alignment with firm priorities.
• Provide consultative guidance to affinity and ally networks on programming, governance practices, consistency with firm standards, and sensitive DEIB related considerations.
• Track, analyze, and report on key affinity and ally network metrics, including engagement, participation, and budget utilization, and prepare summaries for DEIB leadership.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop DEIB specific program communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with firm messaging.
• Represent the firm at external DEIB conferences, industry events, and professional forums, including preparing and delivering presentations, facilitating discussions, and sharing insights to advance the firm's DEIB objectives and external presence.
• Partner with Legal Talent and Human Resources to support DEIB related materials such as internal communications and onboarding resources.
• Partner with the Culture and Engagement Manager to ensure alignment between DEIB initiatives and broader firm culture and engagement efforts.
• Support the firm's participation in DEIB surveys, benchmarking initiatives, and certifications by coordinating cross functional data collection, preparing draft submissions, and developing analytical summaries for review and final approval by DEIB leadership.
• Prepare program level metrics and reports that inform DEIB initiatives and support firmwide reporting led by DEIB and Culture & Engagement leadership.
• Provide substantive DEIB content support for selected sponsorships and RFP responses, in coordination with appropriate firm stakeholders.
• In coordination with DEIB leadership, partner with firm committees to advance cross functional initiatives and support consistent execution of DEIB priorities.
• Conduct research on law firm and professional services DEIB trends and best practices, synthesizing findings into recommendations or program enhancements for DEIB leadership.
• Identify program level gaps, risks, or opportunities and elevate strategic considerations to DEIB leadership as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the DEIB field; preferably within a law firm, with demonstrated experience operating with a high level of independence and judgment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and related tools.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and engage thoughtfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and engage thoughtfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and business writing skills, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to independently manage complex initiatives through completion.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel as needed across the firm's national footprint. Weekend travel may be required from time to time (estimate is 25-30%).

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in Newark or Washington DC, a reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $88,000 - $100,000. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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