Strategic Attorney Development & Engagement Lead

Vinson Elkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson & Elkins LLP in New York seeks a Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement to lead the firm’s attorney development, performance, and engagement strategy. You will partner with Talent teams, leadership, and external partners to optimize utilization and foster inclusive development opportunities for associates.

Responsibilities include onboarding, mentoring, coaching, evaluations, learning programs, and engagement initiatives, ensuring a consistent, high-impact experience across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or Master’s Degree in business administration, leadership or organizational development preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience leading and delivering attorney development programs in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and translating insights into actionable improvements for talent development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workforce Data Analysis: Review associate workforce metrics to identify utilization trends, performance patterns, and engagement indicators; translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Engagement & Performance Coaching: Design and implement tailored action plans for underutilized or disengaged associates to foster performance improvement and belonging.
• Lead and Advise on Talent Development Practices: Advise on onboarding, mentoring, evaluations, and work allocation to ensure inclusive alignment with performance objectives.
• Lead Attorney Resource Group Engagement: Lead programming for resource groups to promote connectivity, development, and inclusive networking.
• Facilitate External Development Partnerships: Manage relationships with bar associations and networks to create mentoring and upskilling opportunities.
• Support External Reporting & Recognition: Coordinate RFPs and diversity surveys, ensuring accurate representation of inclusive practices and progress.
• Support Attorney Development Processes: Manage evaluation cycles by gathering feedback, scheduling reviews, analyzing results, and recommending actions.
• Collaborate on Learning & Development: Partner with L&D to lead firmwide training programs and special projects.

Skills

Workforce data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or MBA or Master’s Degree

Tools

ViGlobal

Oracle

Job description

Vinson & Elkins LLP in New York seeks a Manager of Attorney Development and Engagement to lead the firm’s attorney development, performance, and engagement strategy. You will partner with Talent teams, leadership, and external partners to optimize utilization and foster inclusive development opportunities for associates.

Responsibilities include onboarding, mentoring, coaching, evaluations, learning programs, and engagement initiatives, ensuring a consistent, high-impact experience across the