Global Attorney Development & Talent Lead

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, and HOLI

Professional development and careeradv

Employee recognition and reward

Employee discounts and perks

Employee wellness and assistance

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking an Attorney Development Manager to drive development and engagement for associates and other timekeepers within an assigned cohort. The role partners with firm leadership to align progress with business goals and culture of elite performance.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day development, onboarding, resource allocation, performance management, and strategic advisory support with a focus on talent development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree strongly preferred with solid legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Attorney Cohort Management: manage day-to-day development, performance, and engagement for assigned Attorneys.
• Onboarding & Integration: lead onboarding to ensure smooth integration into the firm’s culture, expectations, and workflows.
• Resource Allocation: align Attorney skills with client work and firm priorities for meaningful assignments.
• Development and Performance Management: gather feedback to inform development plans and career progression.
• Strategic and Advisory Support: identify trends and develop hiring, onboarding, retention and development strategies.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Travel (periodic)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

AI tools

Data platforms

Job description

Goodwin is seeking an Attorney Development Manager to drive development and engagement for associates and other timekeepers within an assigned cohort. The role partners with firm leadership to align progress with business goals and culture of elite performance.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day development, onboarding, resource allocation, performance management, and strategic advisory support with a focus on talent development and inclusion.