Legal Talent Development Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Chicago, IL
  • $135,000–$180,000 Per Year
17 days ago

Job Description

Legal Talent Development Manager

LHH is partnering with a law firm and we are seeking a Legal Talent Development Manager to play a key role in evolving and expanding our attorney development initiatives. This newly created position offers the opportunity to build upon existing programs while helping create innovative learning and career development strategies that support attorney growth and success.

This is a highly collaborative role with significant visibility across the firm, partnering closely with leadership, practice groups, and talent professionals to drive impactful development initiatives.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with practice group leaders to assess attorney development needs and implement targeted training and career development programs

  • Design and manage curricula focused on substantive legal training and professional skills development

  • Develop and execute experiential learning opportunities and technology-enabled training initiatives

  • Research emerging industry trends, including AI and other legal technologies, and integrate innovative approaches into attorney development programs

  • Support and enhance mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching initiatives

  • Advise and coach attorneys on career planning, professional development, and advancement opportunities

  • Analyze program feedback and evaluation data to identify trends and continuously improve development offerings

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on firmwide talent development priorities and strategic initiatives

  • Supervise and mentor junior team members while contributing to overall team success

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney development, legal talent management, career advising, professional development, or a related field within a law firm or professional services environment

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or J.D. preferred

  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills

  • Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and attorney development best practices

  • Interest in emerging legal industry trends, including AI and legal technology

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive matters professionally

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing Talent Development function

  • Collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and professional growth

  • Meaningful exposure to firm leadership and strategic initiatives

  • Professional development, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $135,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) plan

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Generous paid time off

  • Additional wellness and employee support programs

  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $135,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$135,000–$180,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Adult Learningunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Program Evaluationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched

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