Attorney Development & Engagement Leader

Vinson & Elkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson & Elkins seeks a Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement to lead the firm's attorney development, performance, and engagement initiatives, leveraging data, coaching, and partnerships to optimize utilization and ensure inclusive development for associates.

The role collaborates with Attorney Development, Talent, and leadership to design onboarding, mentoring, evaluations, learning programs, and resource group engagement, delivering a consistent, high-impact associate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• JD or MBA preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in attorney development in a law firm or similar professional services environment.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and translating insights into actionable improvements.
• Experience managing talent or development programs, including performance processes, coaching initiatives, or engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workforce Data Analysis: Review associate workforce metrics to identify utilization trends, performance patterns, and engagement indicators; translate insights into actionable recommendations to support improvements in utilization, performance, and engagements outcomes.
• Engagement & Performance Coaching: Partner with Talent Leads and Attorney Development professionals to design and implement tailored action plans for underutilized or disengaged associates, fostering performance improvement and belonging.
• Lead and Advise on Talent Development Practices: Advise on onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, and work allocation programs and processes to ensure they are inclusive and aligned with associate performance objectives.
• Lead Attorney Resource Group Engagement: Lead programming for attorney resource groups to promote cross-practice group and office connectivity, professional development, and inclusive networking opportunities.
• Facilitate External Development Partnerships: Manage and leverage relationships with external organizations to create mentoring, upskilling, and visibility opportunities for associates.
• Support External Reporting & Recognition: Coordinate and support RFPs and diversity surveys, ensuring accurate representation of the firm’s inclusive practices and progress.
• Support Attorney Development Processes: Manage and support key components of evaluation cycles by gathering and reviewing feedback, scheduling review meetings, analyzing results, and recommending action plans based on identified trends.
• Collaborate on Learning & Development: Work closely with the Learning & Development team on firmwide training programs and lead or manage assigned initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Workforce data analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or MBA preferred

Tools

ViGlobal

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Vinson & Elkins seeks a Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement to lead the firm's attorney development, performance, and engagement initiatives, leveraging data, coaching, and partnerships to optimize utilization and ensure inclusive development for associates.

The role collaborates with Attorney Development, Talent, and leadership to design onboarding, mentoring, evaluations, learning programs, and resource group engagement, delivering a consistent, high-impact associate experience.