Senior Talent Development Manager (Legal)

OverviewA premier law firm is seeking a relationship-driven talent professional to lead attorney development across its Litigation Department. Partnering with Practice Group leaders on retention and performance, this person will serve as a trusted resource for associates and counsel navigating their careers within the firm. You'll sit at the center of a top litigation practice, with real influence over how attorneys grow, stay, and thrive. If you're energized by building programs, coaching talent, and shaping culture, and you want your work to directly strengthen a high-performing department, this is a rare chance to do it at a firm that genuinely invests in its people.ResponsibilitiesPartner with attorneys and practice leaders to advance talent development, strengthen retention, and shape a strong department cultureServe as the connection point between attorney leadership and finance, translating reporting and benchmarking data into insights that support growth and productivityWork alongside practice and talent leadership to shape, launch, and carry out new policies and initiativesBuild and guide mentorship programs that support attorneys at every career stageContribute to annual evaluation cycles for partners, counsel, and associates, and help address performance concerns as they ariseGuide lateral attorneys through onboarding so they integrate smoothly into their new teamsConduct exit interviews and analyze attrition trends to inform retention effortsPlan and coordinate practice group meetings and eventsCollaborate cross-functionally with firm administrative teams, including finance, recruiting, professional development, and DEIQualifications5+ years in a large law firm environment, with direct experience in professional development, talent development, or practice managementA natural communicator who moves fluidly between conversations with senior partners and junior associatesHighly organized and self-directed, with sharp instincts for prioritization under competing deadlinesComfortable working with data and financial reporting to tell a story and drive decisionsMost importantly, someone who understands how great law firms work and is genuinely invested in helping attorneys do their best workJ.D. preferred but not required