Manager, Legal Talent Development

Key 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

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or J.D. preferred

Skills

• 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

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours.

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).