Workplace Culture & Development Manager

Workplace Culture & Development Manager

Our Opportunity

Squire Patton Boggs is a global law firm recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing people who deliver excellence for our clients. The Manager of Workplace Culture & Development (WCD) plays a vital role in advancing initiatives that strengthen engagement, connection, and professional growth across the firm. This position works closely firm leadership and teams across the business to enhance the workplace experience for our lawyers and professional staff globally.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Director to execute the firm's WCD strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and manage firmwide initiatives that promote engagement, leadership development, and cross-office collaboration.

• Creates, plans and manages WCD-related programs and events;
• Interacts with outside vendors and organizations on the facilitation of various WCD activities and projects, including assisting with conference registrations;
• Gathers data, drafts responses and coordinates the submission of industry surveys and materials for client RFPs;
• Works in close collaboration with the design team to ensure communications are created, edited and produced in a manner supportive of WCD initiatives;
• Develops original communications used to introduce WCD themes, projects and programs to partners and employees on a global basis;
• Performs in a project lead capacity, as assigned, to ensure WCD team events, initiatives and projects are successfully planned, communicated and implemented;

• Manage relationships with external organizations and professional associations to support leadership and engagement initiatives.

• Regular attendance and timeliness are required. This is a hybrid role. We would expect some in-office attendance for events and other projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, or related discipline preferred. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in culture, engagement, or talent development, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.

We require fluency in Microsoft Office and webinar tools and technology, excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate must be able to proactively manage workload, execute under tight deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal practices. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

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