Global Legal Talent & Development Lead

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Global AM100 Law Firm in New York, NY, Hybrid is seeking a Senior Legal Talent Manager to drive attorney development and retention. You will partner with Practice Group leadership to oversee development programs, evaluations, mentorship, and lateral integration, while shaping strategic talent initiatives across the firm.

The role focuses on engagement, retention, and collaboration with firm leadership, delivering measurable programs to support attorney success and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred.
• 7+ years of law firm experience, including at least 5 years supporting attorney talent management or practice group management.
• Experience partnering with Practice Group leadership, partners, and attorneys on talent initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of attorney evaluations, professional development, and retention strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the Firm.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Litigation Practice Group leadership to support talent management and retention.
• Lead annual attorney evaluation process for associates, counsel, and partners.
• Oversee mentorship programs and advise on career development and engagement.
• Coordinate onboarding and integration of lateral attorneys.
• Collaborate with Finance to analyze productivity metrics and staffing needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement talent initiatives and firm policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze attrition trends to support engagement.

Skills

Talent management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

Global AM100 Law Firm in New York, NY, Hybrid is seeking a Senior Legal Talent Manager to drive attorney development and retention. You will partner with Practice Group leadership to oversee development programs, evaluations, mentorship, and lateral integration, while shaping strategic talent initiatives across the firm.

The role focuses on engagement, retention, and collaboration with firm leadership, delivering measurable programs to support attorney success and performance.