The Law Firm of Eckert Seamans is seeking a Director of Integration and Opportunity Management to join our team in either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA. This is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing integration plans for lateral attorneys, group acquisitions, and promotional tracks. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in inclusion and integration, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization. A Bachelor's degree is required, and diversity and inclusion certification or SHRM certification is preferred. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, generous PTO and holiday schedule, medical/vision/dental insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, execute, and evaluate integration plans for lateral attorneys, group acquisitions, and promotional tracks
• Coordinate regular check-ins and feedback sessions, while establishing benchmarks and milestones for successful integration
• Build internal networks and identify cross-practice introductions and collaboration opportunities
• Manage and implement inclusion growth opportunities aligned with firm values
• Lead the Inclusion Counsel and Inclusion Ambassadors
• Provide counsel and guidance on inclusion matters
• Collaborate with all administrative and legal areas of the firm to integrate various inclusion programming
• Manage inclusion and integration budgets
• Prepare and manage the annual inclusion report
• Oversee and monitor charitable/philanthropic initiatives and budget
• Identify, review, and assess philanthropic partnerships and nonprofit opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing to integrate PR opportunities into philanthropic initiatives
• Facilitate and track donation and sponsorship requests
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 8 years of inclusion and/or integration related experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
• Diversity & Inclusion Certification and/or SHRM certification preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership skills and creative thinking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Demonstrated change management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 and Microsoft Teams (preferred)
• iManage experience a plus
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Occasional prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, stand, and ambulate
Travel Expectation:
• Less than 30%
Benefits:
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Note to External Agencies and Recruiters:
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with **Members Only** An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Title:
Director of Integration and Opportunity Management
Experience Information:
Minimum 8 years of experience in inclusion and integration related roles, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization. Bachelor's degree required, diversity and inclusion certification or SHRM certification preferred.
H1: Director of Integration and Opportunity Management at Law Firm Eckert Seamans in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA
H2: Join our team as a Director of Integration and Opportunity Management at Eckert Seamans!
- Develop and execute integration plans for lateral attorneys, group acquisitions, and promotional tracks
- Coordinate regular check-ins and feedback sessions, establishing benchmarks and milestones for successful integration
- Build internal networks and identify cross-practice introductions and collaboration opportunities
- Manage and implement inclusion growth opportunities aligned with firm values
- Lead the Inclusion Counsel and Inclusion Ambassadors
- Provide counsel and guidance on inclusion matters
- Collaborate with all administrative and legal areas of the firm to integrate various inclusion programming
- Manage inclusion and integration budgets
- Prepare and manage the annual inclusion report
- Oversee and monitor charitable/philanthropic initiatives and budget
- Identify, review, and assess philanthropic partnerships and nonprofit opportunities
- Collaborate with marketing to integrate PR opportunities into philanthropic initiatives
- Facilitate and track donation and sponsorship requests
- Hybrid work schedule and generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance and commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave and 401k plan
- Bachelor's degree required, diversity and inclusion certification or SHRM certification preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in inclusion and integration related roles, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
- Equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or any protected military or veteran status
- Prior approval required for resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
