Executive Coach

Dechert•Philadelphia, PA

13d•$200,000 - $252,000

About The Position

The Executive Coach will provide executive coaching services to the firm’s lawyers worldwide. Coaching engagements will be by referral and will be generated by the marketing efforts of the Talent team and the Executive Coach. On occasion and as capacity allows, the Executive Coach will contribute expertise to the design and facilitation of the firm’s development programs.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required.
Coaching certification required.
15+ years of related experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highest ethical standards, ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and exemplary judgment in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations.
Knowledge of legal processes and the inner workings of large law firms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak persuasively.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Empathetic listener and creative problem-solver.
Professional demeanor and maturity.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Strong follow through.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to prioritize projects and strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

JD and coaching certification preferred.
Previous professional development experience.
Executive coaching experience at large law firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive and leadership coaching to lawyers at the firm, employing cutting-edge approaches to coaching.
Engage in continuous improvement of coaching and coaching strategy.
Maintain a high-level of knowledge of leadership skills and approaches to leadership development.
Use expertise in assessing coaching needs and strategy to establish scope of coaching engagements and outcomes.
Provide follow-on coaching for firm programming, including, the Critical Skills Curriculum, PD’s “Milestone” programs, D&I initiatives, Thrive@Dechert programs, the Partner Leadership Development Program, certain partner Business Development initiatives, and other key strategic firmwide initiatives.
Travel to different Dechert offices to provide in-person coaching from time to time.
Prepare marketing information about coaching.
Present to the partnership, new hires, and others on coaching – what coaching is and how it can benefit individuals and the firm.
Prepare quarterly reports of coaching engagements, while respecting confidentiality.
Maintain knowledge of core issues affecting lawyers in the legal services market, current market trends on issues facing lawyers and the legal community which can be addressed through coaching interventions.
Establish and maintain contact with groups, organizations, and individuals that offer lawyer coaching services.
Be a contributing member of the Talent Team, collaborating on key initiatives and strategic planning.
Perform all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Talent team and firm.