Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion Executive - UAE

Location: Dubai
Company Name: Clyde & Co
Role Description – Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion

Executive

Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The role

Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion (CR&I) has been identified as one of the firm's key priorities. The

firm's focus is on the need to ensure diversity throughout the firm, from entry level to partnership and to

be a responsible sustainable global business. There is an expectation from our people and our clients to

adopt a market leading approach.

This role is based in Dubai with a scope to support other regions i.e. Africa and APAC. The role is part of

the Global Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion (CR&I) team who are based in the London office,

reporting into Andy Dent, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion, Sara Khoja, and Wayne

Jones - partners in Dubai.

The purpose of this role is to raise awareness of and to help co-ordinate the firm's global strategies and

initiatives. It supports the development of the firm's Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion (CR&I)

programme in MEA and APAC in our key areas: community, pro bono, diversity and inclusion and

environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with delivering the firm's CR&I strategy, policies and initiatives in the MEA and APAC region in

conjunction with the Global CR&I strategy and priorities

• Be the firm's representative for CR&I activities and projects within MEA and APAC;
• Promote awareness of our firm's CR&I initiatives internally and externally and maintain the network of

volunteers within the firm working on different CRI projects;

• Establish cooperative relationships with charity representatives and non-profit organisations, client

teams and regulatory authorities;

• Chair and prepare for and attend the MENA Community Council meetings and similar groups in other

regions, and facilitate communication between them and the difference project groups of volunteers;

• Contribute to Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion responses for pitches;
• Work with the Global CR&I team and local stakeholder to support the internal CR&I communication

plan including newsletters and intranet content;

• Manage spend with regards to the CR&I annual budget for MEA and APAC;
• Work closely with the global CR&I team to communicate activity and identify areas for collaboration;
• Assist with producing award submissions;
• Work with our Business Development team to further develop a client program for the firm to engage

with clients on CRI initiatives and strengthen clients relationships; and

• Represent the firm at external forums and events on behalf of the firm.

Responsibilities for initiatives in each key area include:
Pro-bono

• Coordinate the firm's pro bono activities in MEA and APAC, working with internal stakeholders to support

our lawyers in pro bono matters;

• Maintain existing pro bono relationships and where appropriate establish new projects and opportunities

aligned to the CR&I strategy, attending relevant events and forums;

• Responsible for reporting, billing of disbursements, pro bono hours audits, compliance and maintenance

of systems and processes;

• Coordinate pro bono projects including: overseeing and tracking office pro bono capacity and matter

assignment;

• Act as a resource for lawyers working on pro bono matters;
• Keep updated on current trends in pro bono work;
• Coordinate pro bono training in conjunction with the pro bono Partner for lawyers and teaming clients;

and

• Assist in authoring pro bono publications, guides, articles and marketing materials.

Diversity and inclusion

• Be an Ambassador for ensuring and maintaining an inclusive working environment;
• Support the MEA Diversity & Inclusion committee, working groups, and similar groups in APAC to

maintain and endorse relevant policies;

• Align with and implement the firm's global strategy to improve D&I performance across the business;
• Partner closely with the recruitment teams to embed diversity and inclusions principles into all aspects of

the recruitment and selection process;

• Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure our corporate responsibilities and diversity training is

incorporated in all inductions for lateral and graduate hires; and

• Report on all diversity stats for internal and external purposes.

Community

• Coordinate the firm's MENA Art Award to deliver an impactful and engaging programme
• Develop and maintain relationships with charity and community partners
• Establish and coordinate volunteering opportunities aligned to the global CR&I strategy
• Coordinate data collection processes, to report on activity and it's impact in MEA and APAC
• Maintain relationships with partner charities selected in MEA and APAC promoting them within the firm

and externally.

Environment

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop initiatives for protecting our environmental resources;
• Promote internal awareness of environmental issues to engage our staff and promote sustainable

behaviour change;

• Support the firm's commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and Sustainability Goals

development; and

• Work with our Global Procurement team and our Risk and Compliance team to ensure a sustainable and

ethical supply chain of services and goods.

General

• Keep up to date with recent trends, research and competitor and client activity in the CR&I space;
• Represent the firm at external meetings and forums; and
• Work with the Global CR&I team on key projects.

Candidate requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• be educated to at least diploma level;
• have experience or a strong interest in Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion matters preferably within in a

professional services environment

• have strong project management skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders;
• be flexible and have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• have excellent interpersonal skills and referral skills;
• be team-focused but also able to work independently; and
• he able to prioritise and work towards deadlines.

Clyde & Co overview

Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal

professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide.

The firm specialises in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that

underpins it, namely: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. With a strong

focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth

of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest growing law firms in the world with ambitious

plans for further growth.

Clyde & Co in the Middle East

Since opening our first office in Dubai in 1989, Clyde & Co has today the largest presence and is one of the

most experienced international law firms in the Middle East with over 50 partners and 400 staff, operating in

Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE, Doha in Qatar, Muscat* in Oman and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

We have accumulated nearly 30 years of deep market knowledge and experience in the sectors in which our

clients operate, providing a full-service commercial offering with local specialists in commercial, corporate,

dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property, international arbitration, finance & banking,

insurance, projects & construction, real estate, regulatory & investigations, and technology.

International and domestic clients engage us across the full spectrum of their corporate and commercial

needs, including company structuring and governance, policy setting and licensing arrangements,

employment and Emiratisation issues, funding, procurement, intellectual property (IP), technology and

general commercial contracts. Working with industry leaders in the region endorses our reputation for

providing expert practical guidance on how to get things done in what can be a challenging market to

navigate.

• Associated office

Clyde & Co in Africa

Africa is an integral part of Clyde & Co’s international offering and we are one of the few international law

firms to operate our own offices in Africa. This includes Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) and South Africa

(Johannesburg and Cape Town). We also advise clients operating in the West African region from our London

& Dubai offices and Francophone Africa from our Paris office.

We have been active in the region for over 20 years and have experience of working on complex multi-

jurisdictional transactions in the vast majority of countries across the continent. We understand the issues

that arise in operating or investing in the region and can apply this experience to the advice we provide so

that it is tailored to support your business.

We are South Africa's leading insurance firm and are also highly regarded for our expertise and experience in

infrastructure, construction and dispute resolution (including general commercial litigation). Clyde & Co

offers both local and cross-border legal services with the necessary resources and depth of experience to

handle the largest and most complex transactions and disputes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our values Timeline

A global outlook

• We mirror our clients'

operations and are early Mexico, Chicago and

movers into key hubs for 2017 Washington, DC offices

international commerce. launched.

A comprehensive practice

• Our capability now covers

every facet of the insurance Dusseldorf and Miami offices

opens. The Miami office

and international trade markets. 2016

opening marks 10 years in

A commitment to clients the US for Clyde & Co.

• We use our knowledge and

experience to steer clients

through the diverse commercial

challenges they face. Simpson & Marwick merge 2015 with Clyde & Co.

A distinct approach

• We couple deep experience

with an open, dynamic

environment capable of quickly Clyde & Co take 18 'Law firm

evolving. of the Year' awards across

Asia and MENA regions.

2014

South Africa offices launch.

Clyde & Co opens in Spain,

Facts & figures Beijing and announces joint

2013 Law venture with Singapore

law firm Clasis LLC.

415 Partners

1,800 Clyde & Co opens in Lawyers

Australia with offices in 2012

Sydney and Perth.

2,200 Legal professionals

3,800 Total staff

Merger of Clyde & Co and

2011 Barlow Lyde & Gilbert.

50+ Offices worldwide

Doha office opens.

Awards 2007

Transatlantic law firm of the

year 2017

Transatlantic Legal Awards Clyde & Co opened office in

1989 Dubai, United Arab

Law Firm of the Year 2016 Emirates.

The Lawyer

Management Partner of

the Year

Clyde & Co's first overseas

Legal Business office was opened in Hong 1981

Insurance Firm of the Year Kong.

Legal 500

Litigation Team of the Year Clyde & Co was founded by

2015 1933 Richard Arthur Clyde in

1933.