Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement

Our client, an AMLAW 100 firm is seeking a Manager of Attorney Development & Engagement to join their team!

This opportunity is really focused on Culture and Engagement

• Lead Workforce Data Analysis:
  Review associate workforce metrics to identify utilization trends, performance patterns, and engagement indicators; translate insights into actionable recommendations to support improvements in utilization, performance, and engagements outcomes.
• Engagement & Performance
  
  Coaching:
  
  Partner with Talent Leads and Attorney Development professionals to design and implement tailored action plans for underutilized or disengaged associates, fostering performance improvement and belonging.
• Lead and Advise on Talent Development Practices:
  Advise on onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, and work allocation programs and processes to ensure they are inclusive and aligned with associate performance objectives.
• Lead Attorney Resource Group Engagement:
  Lead programming for attorney resource groups to promote cross-practice group and office connectivity, professional development, and inclusive networking opportunities.
• Facilitate External Development Partnerships:
  Manage and leverage relationships with external organizations (e.g., bar associations, professional networks) to create mentoring, upskilling, and visibility opportunities for associates.
• Support External Reporting & Recognition:
  Coordinate and support RFPs and diversity surveys, ensuring accurate representation of the firm’s inclusive practices and progress.
• Support Attorney Development Processes:
  Manage and support key components of evaluation cycles by gathering and reviewing feedback, scheduling review meetings, analyzing results, and recommending action plans based on identified trends.
• Collaborate on Learning & Development:
  Work closely with the Learning & Development team on firmwide training programs and lead or manage assigned initiatives and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree required. JD or Master’s Degree in business administration, leadership or organizational development preferred.

• 8 – 10 years of experience leading and delivering programs and practices related to attorney development efforts in a law firm or similar professional services environment required.
• Demonstrated experience managing key components of talent or development programs, including performance processes, coaching initiatives, or engagement activities.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and translating insights into actionable improvements to support talent development outcomes.

• Strong understanding of recruiting, professional development, culture and engagement, business development, and organizational development preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing strategy and process improvements.

• Proficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of talent systems such as ViGlobal and Oracle a plus.
• Ability to leverage reporting and data tools to support program management, monitoring, and decision-making.

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; ability to work with a team of highly-skilled professionals in situations that require diplomacy and confidentiality; detail-oriented; financial and statistical reporting skills; strong relationship building, people, organizational and project management skills.
• Deep knowledge of change management and strategies for creating alignment with a diverse set of employees.
• Outstanding creative thinking skills and the ability to offer new ideas and approaches.
• Innovative thinker; creative problem solver; excellent interpersonal, team, and verbal and written…