Manager, Legal Talent Development
City: Chicago, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Diego, Tampa, Washington D.C.
Remote/WFH? Yes
About the role
We are seeking a Legal Talent Development Manager with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, including attorney development, talent management, or a related area. This newly created role presents a unique opportunity to help us reimagine lawyer development at Quarles while building upon a strong foundation of established programs and resources.
As a firm, we are investing in and expanding the Talent Development function. While substantive legal training has historically been managed within the practice groups, this role will help us transition it into a centralized Talent Development team. This role will work with a subset of our practice groups to build on existing initiatives, introduce new ideas, and expand programming where needed. From designing high-impact legal skills training and mentoring programs to exploring AI-driven development approaches, you will partner closely with the Director of Talent Development and firm leadership to directly influence how our lawyers grow and succeed. This is a highly collaborative role with meaningful responsibility and visibility across the firm.
Responsibilities
- Partner with practice group leaders to assess attorney development needs and implement targeted training and career development programs
- Design and manage practice group curricula focused on substantive legal and professional skills
- Develop and execute experiential and technology-enabled learning initiatives
- Monitor emerging trends (including AI) and incorporate innovative approaches into training strategies
- Support mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching programs, including program design enhancements
- Advise and coach attorneys on career development, performance, and advancement
- Analyze feedback and evaluation data to identify trends and continuously improve development initiatives
- Collaborate with Talent Development team and other stakeholders on firmwide talent development priorities and strategic initiatives
- Supervise and mentor junior team members and contribute to overall Talent Development team success
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Experience in attorney development, legal talent management, career advising, or similar areas
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or J.D. preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of adult learning concepts and evolving legal industry trends, including technology and AI
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- And much more
Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.
Pay
The range for this position for individuals physically located in Chicago, San Diego, or Washington D.C. is $135,000 – $180,000 annually (estimated based on scope and market; final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors).