Professional Development Manager

Professional Development Manager for global law firm in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role. Duties: Design and administer programs relating to attorney career development. Work closely with Directors, assign Partners, and Practice Group Chairs to assist attorneys with advancement issues. Create and maintain relationships within the firm at all levels, as a trusted advisor for career advice and guidance. Provide confidential advice and guidance to attorneys on all aspects of career growth and development, including career planning and management, time and project management, work/life balance, transitions to/from leaves and potential next steps in their professional careers. Meet with associates and counsel to welcome them to the firm and provide them with resources available to them through the Professional Development Department. Identify individual associate, counsel training gaps, and propose solutions. Provide support to the Directors, assigning Partners, and Practice Group Chairs regarding counsel needs including utilization. Provide ongoing analysis of utilization; track skills and experiences needed to help optimize lawyer development opportunities and assist with data analytics relating to the counsel population. Support the Counsel Evaluation process, including by reviewing evaluation information and debriefing with Practice Group Chairs afterward. Support the annual Goals Meetings of the special counsel population. Oversee process of attorney personnel changes, including managing junior team members who maintain department databases, focusing on integrating information kept in various technology platforms, and collaborating with other departments as we share information. Develop a robust system for measuring the effectiveness and ROI of coaching programs (internal and external), utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategy, suggest adjustments and make improvements. Develop and implement strategies to create a pipeline of external opportunities for lawyers, both by collaborating with others on secondment opportunities and keeping abreast of potential in-house roles for associates looking to transition out of the firm. Assist Directors with department budget for initiatives and programs. Supervise the more junior members of the DC Professional Development team. Monitor current trends and best practices in legal talent and professional development - implement new innovations, as appropriate. Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information. Position Requirements: At least five years of career development experience, ideally in a large law firm. Significant experience in legal, consulting, or other professional services organizations, preferred. Proven success developing and managing robust career development functions in a national or international, multi-office environment. Understanding of best practices in professional development and career development. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Passion for driving change and delivering innovative solutions. Organized and self-directed approach to work with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Impeccable attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound judgment. Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, social sciences, a related field, or J.D. preferred. Coaching experience and certification preferred. Salary range: $140k -$176k depending on candidate experience and location.