Litigation Lawyer Talent Development Manager

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking a Lawyer Talent Development Manager to shape the careers of non‑partner lawyers and strengthen the firm's culture of excellence and client service.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to lawyers on the Litigation team, overseeing onboarding, performance management, training, mentoring, sponsorship, and career transitions while collaborating with firm leadership to align development initiatives with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Oversee onboarding, integration, performance management, and feedback cycles.
• Develop and manage mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching programs.
• Coordinate training for non-partner lawyers across practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement development programs aligned with firm strategy.
• Partner with firm and team leaders to set priorities and assess needs.
• Manage budgets, sponsorship requests, and committee collaboration.

Job description

The Lawyer Talent Development Manager at Hunton Andrews Kurth plays a strategic, hands‑on role in shaping the careers of our non‑partner lawyers and supporting the firms commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. This position serves as a trusted advisor and resource for lawyers on the firms Litigation team, focusing on all stages of their careers and overseeing the full cycle of talent developmentincluding onboarding, integration, performance management, performance feedback, training, mentoring, sponsorship, career advancement and career transitions.This highly collaborative position will partner with key firm and team/practice leaders to design, implement, and refine programs that foster professional growth, enhance team performance, and ensure alignment with our strategic business objectives. The Lawyer Talent Development Manager advocates for best practices and helps drive a collaborative culture of continuous learning and accountability.The Lawyer Talent Development Manager will be a member of our Lawyer Recruiting & Development Team and will report to the Chief Lawyer Recruiting & Development Partner.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individual careers and the overall success of the firm.

Collaboration, Partnership & Committee Engagement

Works closely with firm and team/practice leadership, including the Chief Lawyer Recruiting & Development Partner, Associate Director Lawyer Resources, Compensation Committee, Senior Lawyer Professional Development Manager, the Talent Committee and team/practice leadership, on all aspects of non-partner lawyer development. Collaborates, and Interacts regularly, with team/practice lawyers and professional staff to gain a deep understanding of the team/practice and firm and team/practice strategic goals. Collaborates across the firm to build relations and gain deep understanding of the firms resources, policies and practices. Partners with firm and team/practice leadership to set priorities, conduct needs analyses, and establish programming. Collaborates and engages proactively with team/practice lawyers and professional staff and with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development to understand lawyer developmental needs, identify resources to support needs and implement development plans to facilitate growth. Serves as a member of the Talent Committee. Collaborates with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development and the Talent Committee, including, developing best practices, facilitating meetings, conducting market research, and managing budget and sponsorship requests.

Performance, Program & Professional Development Management

In collaboration with the Talent Committee, develops, manages, and tracks team/practice development plans, mentoring, sponsorship and coaching. Facilitates orientations, onboarding, integration programs, and, in collaboration with the Senior Lawyer Professional Development Manager, substantive team/practice skills training for new and current team/practice members. In collaboration with the Talent Committee and other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development, oversees the non-partner lawyer evaluation and feedback program, ensuring the successful implementation, completion and documentation of self-evaluations, supervisor reviews, and lawyer feedback meetings and initiatives, including performance improvement plans. Identifies performance issues and development needs; in collaboration with the Talent Committee and the team/practice creates and monitors performance improvement and practice plans, and ensures accountability and feedback.

Communications, Transition Support & Special Projects

In collaboration with other members of Lawyer Recruiting & Development and the Talent Committee, maintains and updates firm communication channels, including the website and marketing materials. In Collaboration with other members of the Talent Committee, develops and shares bes