Attorney Talent Development Manager

Overview Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as a ATTORNEY TALENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER on our Attorney Talent team This role will be based in the Berlin or London office. https://www.mofo.com/offices Responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE Guided by department and practice group objectives, the Manager supports partners, practice groups, and associates throughout their careers in Europe, promoting onboarding, integration, talent development, engagement, and morale. The Manager works closely with Talent Team, D&I Group, and HR to implement global programs with region‑specific adaptations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS New Legal Professional Onboarding and Integration Legal Professional Onboarding: Develop onboarding programs and conduct sessions to raise policy awareness. Integration: Establish recurring touch‑points, including check‑ins and office hours, to build community. Probationary Reviews: Guide the probationary review process with HR coordination. Mentoring/MoFo Navigate: Work with D&I to customize mentoring programs, recommend matches, and monitor effectiveness. Resource to Legal Professionals Outreach: Promote L&D culture to interns, trainees, partners, and Legal Professionals via email and personal outreach. Internal Programming: Support initiatives that enhance career development and engagement. MyMoFo/Career Path Transparency: Highlight performance expectations within MyMoFo. Career‑Related Questions: Serve as a resource for firm expectations, policies, and procedures. Licensing: Provide understanding of regional licensing issues and compliance support. Policies: Review and suggest updates to career development policies in partnership with HR. Legal Professional Engagement Engagement Strategies: Work with local leadership to promote morale and implement plans. Associate Committee: Support transparency and communication between attorneys and leadership. Sensitive Employee Matters: Partner with HR and GCs on sensitive issues. Communications: Provide input for firmwide communications on compensation, development, and engagement. Exit Interviews: Conduct exit interviews and report trends to partners and directors. Performance Management / Talent Development Performance Management/Talent Development: Guide partners on evaluations, coaching, and career guidance. Evaluation Implementation: Ensure consistent delivery of evaluations across the firm. Trainee Rotation: Facilitate trainee seat rotations and integration. Utilization Monitoring: Track monthly utilization reports and advise partners. Terminations: Work with partners and HR on attorney terminations. Training: Communicate training needs to the International Program Manager. Career Transitions Transfers: Coordinate transfer processes with Global Mobility and policy updates. Promotions: Drive promotion documentation and memo drafting. Other Transitions: Oversee LLM and trainee transfers across offices. Individualized Positions: Manage individualized employment arrangements, including memo generation. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and Women’s Initiatives Local Issue and Resource Information: Provide insights on regional D&I and women’s initiatives. Event/Initiative Support: Implement and assess D&I events. Professional Development Stay current on training and inclusion issues and share best practices. Technology Expertise: Use current technology to improve teamwork and client service. Client Service, Confidentiality, and Safety Model firm’s Client Service Principles in leadership and teamwork. Information Handling: Safeguard confidential data and report breaches. Safety Practices: Uphold general safety procedures and any unique departmental practices. Other Duties Travel to regional offices as requested. Availability outside standard business hours when necessary. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education And Experience Law degree and experience at a major law firm preferred. Strong background in Attorney Development, talent and performance management. Teamwork And Applied Skills Excellent project management and multi‑project handling. Independent judgment and decision making. Deep understanding of law firm business and career support. High confidentiality and professionalism. High emotional intelligence and relationship building across offices. Strong communication, facilitation, and public presentation skills. Excellent English writing, accuracy, and proofreading. Client service ethic and record of client satisfaction. Accountability, reliability, and proactive issue resolution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. About MoFo At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm across borders and practice areas, valuing fresh ideas and innovation over conformity. About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about Diversity + Inclusion: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-diversity Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation About Our Benefits MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options. Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment. Global wellness program with free access to Talkspace and Calm apps. Dedicated Talent Development team. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime where applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. Application deadline is 30 November 2025. For questions regarding this position, please e‑mail jobs@mofo.com.Location: London, UK #J-18808-Ljbffr