Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Manager

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. About the Role The Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for serving as a strategic advisor for and supporting the firm’s lawyer and business services professionals (BSPs) affinity groups, the blended lawyer and BSP networks (collectively referred to herein as the “Affinity Groups"), and the firm’s multicultural coalitions for lawyers and BSPs (Multicultural Coalitions), while partnering with the Inclusion, Opportunity & Community (IOC) Committee and IOC leadership. This may be based to any of our U.S. office locations. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Working closely with IOC leadership, the IOC Committee, and the broader IOC administrative team to provide strategic direction, align priorities, and deliver coordinated support to Affinity Group leaders globallyLeading the development and continuous improvement of Affinity Group and Multicultural Coalition infrastructure, operations, and best practices, including leadership engagement, communications, subcommittees and working groups, expense review and approval, intranet resources, member feedback, reporting, record keeping, and the formation and launch of new Affinity Groups and Multicultural Coalition chaptersOverseeing Affinity Group leader rotations and managing onboarding and orientation for new global and local leaders, liaising with Office Managing Partners, Directors of Administration, the Associates Committee, IOC leadership, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, and other stakeholdersMeeting regularly with Affinity Group leaders to guide the development and execution of annual strategies and budgets, and organize cross-group meetings to promote information sharing, coordination, consistency, and partnership across groups Identifying and advancing partnership opportunities across lawyer and BSP Affinity Groups and Multicultural Coalitions, and developing shared resources, processes, and tools to support all groups at the firmProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains We’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracyExhibit exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levelsPossess the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focusAnd have:A bachelor’s degree or equivalentA Juris Doctor or master’s degree in related field, preferably A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in inclusion, opportunity, and community work or professional services; law firm experience, preferably A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experienceA minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Please click here to view the full job description for this role.Pleaseclick hereto review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-IR1 Pay Range USD $175,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr. Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-IL-ChicagoAdditional Location(s): US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington, D.C.Department: Human CapitalWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $175,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $190,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-11071