Professional Development Manager for a global law firm client in NYC. This is a hybrid role focused on professional development initiatives supporting success of Associates firmwide.
Duties:
Establish a standing as a trusted advisor to the Practice Group Chairs, Assigning Partners, and Associates.
Work closely with the Professional Development firm leaders to address career and professional development needs of Associates.
Welcome Associates to the firm and provide professional development resources available to them.
Together with Professional Development team leaders direct the associate and interim review processes firmwide and support the counsel and senior associate evaluation processes.
Identify individual associate development gaps and propose solutions.
Support stakeholders by providing data and recommendations for utilizing associates to further career development.
Manage and develop junior members of the Professional Development team.
Monitor current trends and best practices and implement new innovations ensuring the firms efforts are innovative.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree required, advanced degree or law degree a plus. Coaching experience and certification a plus. Must have at least five years of career development experience in a law firm, consulting, or other professional services firm. Proven success in career development functions in national or international, multi-office environments. Understanding of best practices in professional development and career development. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Enthusiasm for driving change and delivering innovative solutions. Salary $128k - $160k+ commensurate with experience.
