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About the Role
The Manager, Professional Development will work closely with partners in the Capital Markets group to oversee work allocation, performance, utilization, and social events. This role also involves collaborating with the Professional Development team to implement performance reviews, rotation systems, and onboarding processes for new attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Staff Securities Distribution associates as needed in consultation with staffing partners.
- Keep track of and staff coverage for Securities Distribution counsel and associates, in consultation with staffing partners.
- Monitor utilization and track associates' experience to maximize work variety, increase exposure to different partners and senior associates, and develop new skills.
- Create reports for partners to assist with staffing and utilization; manage master staffing chart tracking assignments.
- Collaborate with other members of the Professional Development team to implement the performance evaluation process for associates and counsel in the group.
- Prepare written performance review summaries for associates and counsel.
- Track and facilitate the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during the year-end review process.
- Work with Knowledge and Innovation attorneys and practice group leaders to identify training needs and skill gaps, and organize training programs to address those needs.
- Meet regularly with Capital Markets associates and counsel to monitor morale, answer questions and address any concerns.
- Advise associates and counsel on professional development goals and progress.
- Prepare data for discussion with practice group and firm leadership regarding professional development and retention of attorneys.
- Make recommendations for improving associate recruiting and retention.
- Organize regular practice group meetings and social gatherings.
- Collaborate with Recruiting, HR and other members of the Professional Development team to conduct orientation for rotators and lateral attorneys joining the group.
- Conduct regular check-ins with new and lateral attorneys in the group.
- Manage re-integration and conduct check-ins for attorneys returning from leave or secondment.
- Assign associate mentors to rotators and lateral associates.
- Oversee partner advisor assignment to all permanent associates.
- Assist with the corporate rotation process.
- Work with staffing partners and practice group coordinators to assess projected staffing needs for the group.
- Assist with staffing other corporate practice groups as needed.
- Assist with secondment requests, follow-up and reintegration.
- Handle miscellaneous ad hoc projects as requested by practice group and PD department.
Requirements
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with the desire to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, but to also work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Able to propose creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment.
- Highly motivated, responsive and conscientious, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
- Availability during standard office hours and the ability to respond to email promptly outside of standard office hours and on weekends is essential.
- Familiarity with Excel and comfortable creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations expected.
- Experience with collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting expected.
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years post-graduate experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- JD preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $200,000.00 - $225,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.
- Clients rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters.
- The firm has offices in key financial centers and political capitals worldwide.
- Over 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice, and creative, practical solutions.