Pro Bono Manager

Kingswood Group are delighted to be recruiting a Pro Bono Manager, to join a law firm based in Manchester on a permanent basis. 

This is a newly created position working within a growing Responsible Business team.

Key Responsibilities to include; 

• Work with the pro bono steering group and Responsible Business team members to develop a global pro bono strategy for the firm 
• Consult partners and internal stakeholders to understand interests and challenges for pro bono across all jurisdictions. 
• Source pro bono projects and initiatives, and develop pro bono partnerships, including collaborations with clients 
• Ensure the pro bono programme is aligned with, and contributes to the wider responsible business objectives and priority Sustainable Development goals, such as in relation to climate action and reducing inequalities 
• Design effective processes for delivering pro bono and work with relevant HR, IT and Finance teams to put in place necessary infrastructure to deliver a global pro bono programme 
• Develop an impact reporting framework that delivers against the pro bono strategy and set up processes for collecting pro bono impact KPIs 
• Drive a culture of pro bono and build awareness of its benefits and positive impacts across the firm 
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop campaigns and create engaging content for internal and external communications channels that highlight the firms pro bono initiatives 
• Produce content for client-facing credentials, tender and pitch documents 
• Research and advise on emerging pro bono best practice and trends across the firms operating regions 
• Work with other HR teams to support objectives under the Global Strategy Plan, such as with Learning and Development and how pro bono can support professional development 
• Act as an ambassador and representative for the firm at external events and forums, and collaborate with external stakeholders in the pro bono community. 

Experience required;

• Demonstrable experience of delivering pro bono initiatives within a law firm context 
• At least a degree (or equivalent course) in law
• Excellent organisational and written communication skills 
• A team player who is able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with different teams within a global law firm setting 

This an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in pro bono who is operating at manager level or looking for the next step up. 

Salary is competitive and to be discussed.