Chief Attorney Development & Engagement Leader

Plona Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 375,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier international law firm is seeking a Chief of Attorney Development & Engagement. This rare C-suite role focuses on enhancing the attorney experience for a large global organization. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in attorney development and a strong understanding of law firm practices. Responsibilities include leading training initiatives, performance management, and mentoring strategies. This position requires significant discretion and the ability to work across various offices. A JD is preferred, and the role is based in the U.S. with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in attorney development or legal learning leadership.
• Strong understanding of law firm practices and attorney success models.
• Credibility and judgment to partner with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for attorney learning, education, and training.
• Develop leadership paths and manage performance infrastructure.
• Implement attorney engagement and retention strategies.

Skills

Attorney development

Leadership development

Performance management

Mentoring

Talent strategy

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Job description

A premier international law firm is seeking a Chief of Attorney Development & Engagement. This rare C-suite role focuses on enhancing the attorney experience for a large global organization. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in attorney development and a strong understanding of law firm practices. Responsibilities include leading training initiatives, performance management, and mentoring strategies. This position requires significant discretion and the ability to work across various offices. A JD is preferred, and the role is based in the U.S. with travel expectations.