Talent Development Manager

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Talent Development Manager to enhance the growth and engagement of lawyers. This role involves creating talent development strategies, supporting career progression, and managing leadership programs. The ideal candidate should have expertise in talent development within a professional services context and possess strong stakeholder management skills. The firm emphasizes inclusive practices. This is a key role in shaping the talent landscape of the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent development within a law firm environment.
• Understanding of leadership development.
• Skills in stakeholder management and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for growth and engagement of lawyers.
• Design talent development strategies aligned with firm goals.
• Support succession planning for critical roles.
• Manage leadership development programs.

Skills

Proven experience in talent development

Strong understanding of career progression models

Excellent stakeholder management

Ability to design innovative solutions

CIPD or equivalent qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

The Talent Development Manager will lead initiatives that enhance the growth, engagement, and career progression of lawyers and business professionals. This role focuses on building a high-performance culture through strategic talent development programs, leadership pipelines, and succession planning, ensuring the firm attracts, retains, and develops top legal talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Development Strategy
  • Design and implement a talent development framework aligned with the firm’s strategic goals.
  • Partner with leadership to identify future skills and create career pathways for associates, partners, and business services teams.
• Career Progression & Succession Planning
  • Develop structured career development programs for lawyers at all levels.
  • Support succession planning for critical roles and leadership positions.
• Leadership & High-Potential Programs
  • Create and manage leadership development initiatives for emerging and senior leaders.
  • Identify and nurture high-potential talent through tailored programs and mentoring.
• Performance & Capability Building
  • Collaborate with HR and practice leaders to link performance management with development opportunities.
  • Introduce competency frameworks and capability assessments to guide growth.
• Learning Ecosystem
  • Oversee learning platforms and resources that support self-directed development.
  • Integrate coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning into talent programs.
• Diversity & Inclusion
  • Embed inclusive practices in all development initiatives to ensure equitable access to opportunities.
• Measurement & Impact
  • Track talent development metrics such as retention, promotion rates, and leadership readiness.
  • Report on ROI and continuously refine programs based on data and feedback.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in talent development within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of career progression models and leadership development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to design innovative, future-focused development solutions.
• CIPD or equivalent qualification preferred.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.