Attorney Development & Transactions Training Lead

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a senior transactional legal training leader to shape attorney development and curricula. You will design and oversee in-person and digital programs, aligning with practice priorities and client readiness.

This hybrid role collaborates with practice leaders across Boston, Chicago, and Miami, mentoring junior staff and leveraging learning tech to elevate professional judgment and performance.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar license is required.
• 4+ years of experience as an associate.
• 2+ years of corporate or transactional law experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group leaders, partners, and professional development teams to identify attorney training needs and development priorities.
• Design and oversee transactional training curricula tailored to different attorney levels, practices, and functions.
• Create engaging in-person and digital learning experiences that strengthen practical legal skills and professional judgment.
• Develop transactional matter simulations that give associates meaningful opportunities to build experience and confidence.
• Evaluate training programs, associate feedback, and performance data to continuously improve professional development initiatives.
• Lead needs assessments, focus groups, surveys, and learning analytics to identify opportunities and measure program effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and integration programs for new and lateral transactional attorneys.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure professional development programs align with business priorities and evolving legal market trends.
• Manage and mentor direct reports and junior professional development team members.
• Stay current on innovative learning technologies, professional development practices, and trends affecting transactional legal training.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) with active bar license

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a senior transactional legal training leader to shape attorney development and curricula. You will design and oversee in-person and digital programs, aligning with practice priorities and client readiness.

This hybrid role collaborates with practice leaders across Boston, Chicago, and Miami, mentoring junior staff and leveraging learning tech to elevate professional judgment and performance.