Are you a certified coach? Do you have talent management expertise? Are you passionate about helping others grow, develop and thrive? Are you known as a relationship builder and trusted advisor? Come join our growing Talent team as a Talent Coach & Advisor!

In this new position for the firm, you will provide career development strategies and support that drive high-performance and enrich the employee experience. You will coach associates, consulting professionals and counsel on navigating their careers. You will gain a deep understanding of the business and advise Practice Group Leaders and partners in managing their talent. You will report to the Managing Director of Professional Development, and this is a hybrid role.

What you will do:

• Coach individual attorneys and consultants on peak performance, career planning, leadership and soft skills, engagement, wellness/stress-management, etc. to help them thrive.
• Serve as a strategic trusted advisor to Practice Group Leaders and partners in actively and effectively leading and managing their talent. Provide guidance as they regularly, review, analyze and manage the associate pipeline.
• Facilitate active management of performance promoting real-time feedback as a best practice and ensuring the firm’s commitment to DEI. Track that individual attorney development plans are being actioned and attorneys are acquiring the needed skills and experiences.
• In collaboration with Practice Group leadership, manage the partner promotion process for within assigned practice groups.
• Partner with Professional Development colleagues and Practice Group Directors to facilitate robust, successful onboarding and integration experiences for newly hired associates and counsel.
• Collaborate closely with Professional Development and Learning & Development colleagues to identify, create and implement training that enhances the growth of our attorneys and addresses developmental needs. May participate in the design and delivery of training workshops.
• Always champions the firm’s commitment to DEI.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

What is needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• Master’s Degree or JD preferred
• Coaching certification required preferably through an ICF program
• Eight years of relevant talent development experience with coaching responsibilities preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to earn credibility and influence others
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive work style