Client Overview
A prominent FTSE-listed company, known for its global operations, had been facing internal and external criticism about the lack of diversity within its legal team. Meeting DEI targets wasn’t just a tick-box exercise—it had become a priority.
The Challenge
With DEI targets looming large and pressure mounting from the boardroom and social media, the legal team needed to address a glaring lack of diversity. Their internal recruitment efforts had failed to bring in the diverse talent needed, and there was growing concern that this issue could damage the company’s public image further.
Our Solution
Heriot Brown dove in with a focus on passive talent—reaching out to underrepresented groups within our extensive in-house legal network. We also collaborated closely with the client to truly understand the culture shift they were after, rather than just filling quotas. By using strategic sourcing, networking events, and tapping into the Lodge community, we engaged candidates who hadn’t been actively looking for new roles but were open to the right opportunity.
The Outcome
Within three months, the company made two key hires from underrepresented backgrounds—one of whom was promoted to the leadership team within a year. The hires not only met their diversity goals but also improved the team’s dynamic and innovation. Internal feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and their progress was celebrated at their next annual general meeting.
