Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP · 16 hours ago
Lawyer Talent Development Manager
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a law firm that is seeking a Lawyer Talent Development Manager to play a strategic role in shaping the careers of non-partner lawyers. This position involves overseeing the full cycle of talent development, collaborating with firm leadership, and implementing programs that foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with firm and team/practice leadership, including the Chief Lawyer Recruiting & Development Partner, Senior Lawyer Resources Manager, Compensation Committee, Senior Lawyer Professional Development Manager, the Talent Committee and team/practice leadership, on all aspects of non-partner lawyer development
Collaborates, and Interacts regularly, with team/practice lawyers and professional staff to gain a deep understanding of the team/practice and firm and team/practice strategic goals
Collaborates across the firm to build relations and gain deep understanding of the firm’s resources, policies and practices
Partners with firm and team/practice leadership to set priorities, conduct needs analyses, and establish programming
Collaborates and engages proactively with team/practice lawyers and professional staff and with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development to understand lawyer developmental needs, identify resources to support needs and implement development plans to facilitate growth
Serves as a member of the Talent Committee
Collaborates with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development and the Talent Committee, including, developing best practices, facilitating meetings, conducting market research, and managing budget and sponsorship requests
In collaboration with the Talent Committee, develops, manages, and tracks team/practice development plans, mentoring, sponsorship and coaching
Facilitates orientations, onboarding, integration programs, and, in collaboration with the Senior Lawyer Professional Development Manager, substantive team/practice skills training for new and current team/practice members
In collaboration with the Talent Committee and other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development, oversees the non-partner lawyer evaluation and feedback program, ensuring the successful implementation, completion and documentation of self-evaluations, supervisor reviews, and lawyer feedback meetings and initiatives, including performance improvement plans
Identifies performance issues and development needs; in collaboration with the Talent Committee and the team/practice creates and monitors performance improvement and practice plans, and ensures accountability and feedback
In collaboration with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development and the Talent Committee, maintains and updates firm communication channels, including the website and marketing materials
In Collaboration with other members of the Talent Committee, develops and shares best practices for lawyer development and training within the team/practices
In collaboration with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development and the Talent Committee, creates and manages programs to support lawyers transitioning from the firm, including conducting market research, facilitating networking opportunities, managing relationships with outplacement providers and facilitating transition discussions
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate required
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects or processes required, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications required
Flexibility to travel and compliance with Firm in-office policy are required
Availability and willingness to work long hours as needed to meet critical deadlines
Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork
Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism
Must act as catalyst for change, drive and own results
Creative and innovative, with strong leadership, time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with professionals at all levels and across departments, teams/practices and offices
Sound judgment and flexibility
Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions
Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications
Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication
Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
BigLaw legal practice experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses
A range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.
Company
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP formed by combining Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth Kenyon.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wally Martinez
Managing Partner
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