Are you a certified coach? Do you have talent management expertise? Are you passionate about helping others grow, develop and thrive? Are you known as a relationship builder and trusted advisor? Come join our growing Talent team as a Talent Coach & Advisor!
In this new position for the firm, you will provide career development strategies and support that drive high-performance and enrich the employee experience. You will coach associates, consulting professionals and counsel on navigating their careers. You will gain a deep understanding of the business and advise Practice Group Leaders and partners in managing their talent. You will report to the Managing Director of Professional Development, and this is a hybrid role.
What you will do:
Coach individual attorneys and consultants on peak performance, career planning, leadership and soft skills, engagement, wellness/stress-management, etc. to help them thrive.
Serve as a strategic trusted advisor to Practice Group Leaders and partners in actively and effectively leading and managing their talent. Provide guidance as they regularly, review, analyze and manage the associate pipeline.
Facilitate active management of performance promoting real-time feedback as a best practice and ensuring the firm’s commitment to DEI. Track that individual attorney development plans are being actioned and attorneys are acquiring the needed skills and experiences.
In collaboration with Practice Group leadership, manage the partner promotion process for within assigned practice groups.
Partner with Professional Development colleagues and Practice Group Directors to facilitate robust, successful onboarding and integration experiences for newly hired associates and counsel.
Collaborate closely with Professional Development and Learning & Development colleagues to identify, create and implement training that enhances the growth of our attorneys and addresses developmental needs. May participate in the design and delivery of training workshops.
Always champions the firm’s commitment to DEI.
What we offer:
Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off
What is needed:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Master’s Degree or JD preferred
Coaching certification required preferably through an ICF program
Eight years of relevant talent development experience with coaching responsibilities preferably in a law firm or professional services organization
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to earn credibility and influence others
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Faegre Drinker is a top 50 firm designed for clients. With more than 1,300 experienced attorneys, consultants and professionals in 22 locations across the United States, United Kingdom and China, we partner with clients ranging from emerging startups to multinational corporations, delivering comprehensive and customized advice to advance their most ambitious business objectives. Our culture is firmly rooted in relentless client focus and mutual trust that empowers collaboration. We are committed to our communities and to building a diverse and inclusive firm that reflects those communities and our clients. Bolstered by our collective history, Faegre Drinker moves boldly into the future, investing in the talent, technology and innovation to continually provide clients with exceptional service, collaborative experiences, innovative approaches and value.
