Transactional Attorney Development Leader (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a high-impact attorney with transactional law experience to lead professional development programs for associates. You will design curricula, create simulations, and partner with practice leaders to align training with business needs.

The role offers a hybrid work model with collaboration across major markets and the opportunity for bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits. Licensing in your state is required and 4+ years of experience as an associate is expected.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar license in your state.
• 4+ years of experience as an associate.
• 2+ years of corporate or transactional law experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating effectively in virtual and cross-functional teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group leaders, partners, and professional development teams to identify attorney training needs and development priorities.
• Design and oversee transactional training curricula tailored to different attorney levels, practices, and functions.
• Create engaging in-person and digital learning experiences that strengthen practical legal skills and professional judgment.
• Develop transactional matter simulations that give associates meaningful opportunities to build experience and confidence.
• Evaluate training programs, associate feedback, and performance data to continuously improve professional development initiatives.
• Lead needs assessments, focus groups, surveys, and learning analytics to identify opportunities and measure program effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and integration programs for new and lateral transactional attorneys.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure professional development programs align with business priorities and evolving legal market trends.
• Manage and mentor direct reports and junior professional development team members.
• Stay current on innovative learning technologies, professional development practices, and trends affecting transactional legal training.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) & active bar license

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a high-impact attorney with transactional law experience to lead professional development programs for associates. You will design curricula, create simulations, and partner with practice leaders to align training with business needs.

The role offers a hybrid work model with collaboration across major markets and the opportunity for bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits. Licensing in your state is required and 4+ years of experience as an associate is expected.