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Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Faegre Drinker, a global law firm with 1200 legal and consulting professionals, has an opportunity for a Pro Bono Director & Counsel to lead the firm’s pro bono and community service programs. You would work closely with firm leadership to set the firm’s pro bono strategy, encourage excellence and broad participation in pro bono service and participate in the local and national pro bono and access to justice community. You would also manage the pro bono and community service team, oversee the firm’s sponsorships and charitable support for pro bono, legal aid, and access to justice organizations, and support corporate partnerships. This role is classified as a professional staff role at the firm. What you would do:Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team, General Counsel and Pro Bono Committee to set and execute the firm’s pro bono strategy and goals in alignment with the firm’s broader strategic plan.Monitor progress on pro bono goals to support broad participation and excellence in pro bono service.Exercise excellent judgment in developing guidelines for matter intake taking into account business and legal conflicts, risk management and the firm’s brand and reputation.Report progress to the Executive Leadership Team and broader firm on pro bono participation and success.Lead the pro bono team in seeking out, promoting, and supporting pro bono opportunities for the firm’s lawyers, paralegals, and consulting professionals.Develop and support pro bono practice areas, projects, and litigation matters.Review and approve new pro bono matters to ensure alignment with the firm’s pro bono priorities, and manage potential conflicts and business and reputational risk.Oversee firmwide pro bono caseload and work with the pro bono team to align pro bono practice administration with internal firm policies and protocols, and to ensure that lawyers are provided appropriate supervision, training, resources, and support necessary for their pro bono practice.Lead, develop, and manage the firm wide pro bono and community service team.Develop and manage the annual pro bono and community service budget in alignment with the firm’s financial goals.Partner with the firm’s Foundation on charitable giving in support of the firm’s pro bono and community service programs.Serve as one of the firm’s contacts with outside organizations involved pro bono work.Assess and report on market trends as they relate to law industry pro bono offerings, both nationally and in specific locations where the firm has an office.Oversee annual pro bono awards and recognition programs. What Is ExpectedExcellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a consensus-driven organization.Outstanding relationship-building skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a high level of client service orientation. This includes being able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Demonstrated ability to supervise team members effectively across multiple office locations, including the day-to-day management and their professional development as well as proactively addressing any performance issues.Strong organizational, project management and time management skills, including ability to manage, prioritize and delegate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.Ability to think analytically and problem-solve.Demonstrated leadership skills, including critical thinking, risk-taking and creativity.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference).Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment.Demonstrated ability to use good judgment, including in taking initiative while asking for and accepting direction or clarification, as appropriate.Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site.Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours. What We OfferCompetitive compensation and benefit and retirement packageFlexible work environmentWellness programming with personalized content and activitiesGenerous paid time off The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $210,000.00 – $250,000.00. Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan. Applications will be accepted through February 15th, 2025. What Is RequiredBachelor’s degreeJuris Doctor (JD) degree with an active law license in at least one stateMinimum of 10 years practicing lawSignificant experience managing pro bono programs and projectsStrong leadership and management experience, including at least five years or progressive supervisory experience overseeing professionalsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel)AmLaw 200 law firm experience preferred Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. In compliance with Colorado state law, you have the right not to identify your age, including by not disclosing your date of birth or dates of attendance or graduation, to us as part of your application and hiring process. You may redact this information (i.e., age, date of birth, and dates of attendance / graduation) from your application and related materials. If you choose to redact this information, please do so in a manner that allows us to read the other data on the applicable document(s) (e.g., if redacting the year you graduated from your transcript, please ensure other items on your transcript are legible). Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.