Manager, Legal Talent Development

Quarles & Brady LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, adaptable work environment

Career development mentoring and training

Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix is looking for a Legal Talent Development Manager to lead attorney development initiatives and build impactful training programs. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience within a law firm and the ability to collaborate closely with practice group leaders. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for meaningful contributions to lawyer growth.

You will be instrumental in enhancing career development programs while monitoring emerging trends such as AI in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of adult learning concepts and evolving legal industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group leaders to assess attorney development needs.
• Design and manage practice group curricula focused on substantive legal skills.
• Develop and execute experiential and technology-enabled learning initiatives.

Skills

Attorney development

Talent management

Project management

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or J.D. preferred

Job description

Office Locations: Chicago, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Diego, Tampa, Washington D.C.

Ready to shape the future of our lawyers? We are seeking a Legal Talent Development Manager with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, including attorney development, talent management, or a related area. This newly created role presents a unique opportunity to help us reimagine lawyer development at Quarles while building upon a strong foundation of established programs and resources.

As a firm, we are investing in and expanding the Talent Development function. While substantive legal training has historically been managed within the practice groups, this role will help us transition it into a centralized Talent Development team.

This role will work with a subset of our practice groups to build on existing initiatives, introduce new ideas, and expand programming where needed. From designing high-impact legal skills training and mentoring programs to exploring AI-driven development approaches, you will partner closely with the Director of Talent Development and firm leadership to directly influence how our lawyers grow and succeed. This is a highly collaborative role with meaningful responsibility and visibility across the firm.

What We Offer

• Supportive, adaptable work environment
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group leaders to assess attorney development needs and implement targeted training and career development programs.
• Design and manage practice group curricula focused on substantive legal and professional skills.
• Develop and execute experiential and technology-enabled learning initiatives.
• Monitor emerging trends (including AI) and incorporate innovative approaches into training strategies.
• Support mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching programs, including program design enhancements.
• Advise and coach attorneys on career development, performance, and advancement.
• Analyze feedback and evaluation data to identify trends and continuously improve development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent Development team and other stakeholders on firmwide talent development priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and contribute to overall Talent Development team success.

Who Are You

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience in attorney development, legal talent management, career advising, or similar areas.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or J.D. preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of adult learning concepts and evolving legal industry trends, including technology and AI.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. The range for this position for individuals physically located in Chicago, San Diego or Washington D.C. is $135,000 – $180,000 annually (estimated based on scope and market; final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors).

Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.