Attorney Development Manager

Overview of the Firm and Function Firm Freshfields is a major international law firm, providing legal advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be. We deliver seamless client service across borders, cultures, and languages. Our people make our firm – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish.

We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. We think and work globally – we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us.

This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do – we are passionate about helping our clients succeed.

We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgments and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. The Legal Recruiting team focuses on recruiting law students and lateral attorneys. The Talent team focuses on attorney development. The Attorney Development Manager will be responsible for the recruitment and professional development of talented legal professionals from the time they are law students throughout their careers at the firm.

This role encompasses full-cycle recruitment of summer and lateral associates in Boston, support for student programs in Boston-area law schools, support for our innovative Freshfields next program, and support for the implementation of attorney development initiatives in Boston and across the US region. The ideal candidate will have experience in attorney recruiting and/or professional development within a law firm or professional services environment.
Key responsibilities and deliverables Talent and Career Development Work with Learning & Development, Recruiting, and Events team to manage the innovative Freshfields next program supporting pre-boarding of law students, including planning signature events, coordinating the Freshfields next mentor program, and supporting ongoing learning and social events. Work with Career Advisor and Senior Manager of Learning & Development to manage associate mentor program as well as “buddy” onboarding programs.

Ensure mentoring programs are coordinated seamlessly throughout the associate life cycle, recommend mentor assignments, monitor participation, report on measures of success, and manage the program budget. Oversee and facilitate lawyer integration process in Boston and support integration across US region Design and implement initiatives to increase associate engagement Serve as liaison to HR Department leadership, various committees and firm leadership Support the Learning & Development team, as needed, on US skills programs and , broader training initiatives for attorneys including coordinating planning calls, calendar invitations, rooming, materials needs, and feedback on in-house programs and other special projects Support the Learning & Development team, as needed, on AI adoption, innovation, utilization and feedback from associates on same Coordinate with US Career Advisor and Manager – US Alumni Program on Boston-area secondment opportunities and alumni engagement strategy and events.

Recruiting Liaise with the Lateral Associate and Lateral Partner…