Associate Development Manager - Capital Markets

Cooley•San Francisco, CA

14h

About The Position

Cooley is seeking an Associate Development Manager to join the Professional Development team. Working closely with practice group leadership and colleagues in Professional Development and Legal Talent, this role supports associate staffing, utilization, integration, and development. The position also supports performance reviews, hiring and onboarding, training, attorney licensing and compliance, diversity and inclusion, and associate wellness. Duties may include other work as assigned or required. The expected annual pay range for a full-time schedule is $145,000–$210,000. Final compensation depends on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset. Senior-level candidates may be considered for a higher salary range based on experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of direct experience with staffing and work allocation in a large law firm or professional services organization, or at least 5 years of combined law firm professional development and prior law practice experience, preferably in a large law firm.
Senior-level candidates must have at least 7 years of applicable field experience and at least 2 years of exempt or management experience in relevant roles.
After orientation at Cooley LLP, proficiency in Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications.
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours as required.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to build rapport, relationships, and credibility with internal stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to respect and maintain highly sensitive or confidential information.
Excellent people-management skills, including mentoring or coaching.
Professional demeanor and ability to use initiative, diplomacy, and tact.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based on principles rather than rules.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with multiple constituencies.
Detail-oriented, organized, driven, and able to take ownership while working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

JD degree.
Substantial experience in work allocation, talent management, career coaching, professional development, and/or personnel management.

Responsibilities

Work with practice group leaders and staffing partners to manage associate work allocation.
Monitor associate workloads and professional development, and help allocate matters equitably in line with client needs and individual development goals.
Track, aggregate, and analyze associate metrics, including availability and utilization; work with leaders and associates toward productivity goals.
Coordinate with practice group leaders and supervising partners to identify staffing needs and hiring targets, and partner with Legal Talent to support the group’s needs.
Support associate performance reviews, helping ensure timely, high-quality reviews; monitor evaluations, prepare review delivery scripts, and facilitate formal review delivery.
Work with associates to implement feedback, collaborating with Professional Development colleagues to provide coaching as needed.
Meet with practice group leaders to identify high-performing associates and those facing challenges, and facilitate appropriate mentoring, training, other interventions, and feedback between partners and associates.
Partner with Legal Talent and administrative departments on attorney onboarding and integration, including department orientation and onboarding schedules.
Help conduct exit interviews and use departing associates’ feedback to improve the associate experience.
Collaborate with Professional Development and Legal Education colleagues to develop, enhance, and implement legal and professional skills training programs and initiatives.
Work with Attorney Licensing and Compliance colleagues to help associates obtain and maintain licensure and pursue continuing legal education aligned with development goals.
Collaborate with Diversity and Inclusion colleagues to champion and implement initiatives and events, promote an inclusive culture, and serve as a resource for diverse attorneys.
Collaborate with HR and Wellness teams to promote associate wellness.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Medical insurance and a health savings account with an applicable medical plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Long-term care coverage.
Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
Firm-paid life insurance and AD&D for benefited employees.
Firm-paid long-term disability and short-term medical benefits for benefited employees.
21 days of paid time off each year for benefited employees.
10 paid holidays each year for benefited employees.
Generous parental leave.
Fertility benefits.
Benefit orientation for new employees.