Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid, 1 remote day/week
Salary Range: $170K-$227K | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Overtime Expected
Opportunity Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Professional Development Manager to lead strategic attorney development, talent management, and leadership coaching initiatives within its nationally recognized law firm. This high-impact role will embed professional development strategy directly within the practice group, aligning career growth initiatives with business objectives and long-term talent strategy.
Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor and executive coach to attorneys at all levels, driving innovative and personalized career development programs, enhancing associate engagement, and strengthening the overall attorney lifecycle experience.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Juris Doctor (JD) with transactional or deal experience preferred but not required
- 10+ years of experience in law firm professional development, legal talent management, or professional services leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with HRIS systems (UKG Ready or similar) preferred
- Familiarity with AI tools in professional services environments strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in executive coaching, relationship building, and emotional intelligence
- Strong presence and credibility with partners and senior stakeholders
- Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence without authority and drive behavioral change
- Exceptional communication skills across varied audiences
- Organizational agility in fast-paced, high-performance environments
- Analytical mindset with commitment to continuous improvement
- High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary professional development advisor for the Finance & Restructuring Department
- Design and execute customized attorney coaching and mentoring programs
- Partner with practice leadership to develop and implement practice-specific talent strategies
- Collaborate with Knowledge Management to ensure attorneys leverage AI tools in legal practice (e.g., Copilot and other emerging technologies)
- Support commercial skill-building initiatives for associates and principals
- Contribute to firmwide programs, including performance reviews, compensation processes, skills tracking, and training curriculum development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal Recruiting, Human Resources, and leadership committees
- Monitor and apply trends in legal professional development, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness
- Maintain discretion with confidential attorney performance and compensation matters
Elevate Your Career
If you are a strategic leader passionate about attorney coaching, organizational development, and shaping the future of legal professional services, we encourage you to apply today.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
