Senior Attorney Development Manager

At Gunderson Dettmer, you’ll find people passionate about making an impact while working alongside pioneering founders and innovators. 

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.

Job Summary

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Senior Attorney Development Manager in our Silicon Valley office. The Senior Attorney Development Manager works in conjunction with the Chief Talent Officer, the Senior Director of Attorney Development, practice group chairs, and other members of firm leadership to develop and implement strategic learning and development initiatives for firm attorneys focusing on professional development and retention; and ensures equitable distribution of assignments aligned with the clients' needs and individual professional development goals.

The ideal candidate for this role is a self-starter, who is able to work independently, but also thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage productivity through oversight of the staffing and workload monitoring processes for associates in the Tech and Corporate practice groups.

• Oversee the firm’s West Coast mid-year and end-of-year evaluation processes.

• Collaborate with the Tech and Corporate partners to implement strategic initiatives related to associate career planning and advancement.

• Promote and encourage attendance at firm training programs.

• Manage the firm’s first-year orientation program and related on-boarding and integration efforts.

• Conduct the 30/90-day integration surveys for new associates and laterals and analyzes data.

• Provide coaching to associates on work allocation, learning and education planning and career goal setting.

• Assign partner mentors to new associates, provide resources to facilitate mentoring program engagement and solicit program feedback.

• Facilitate and foster communication and build rapport among partners, associates, business professionals and members of firm leadership.

• Conducting exit interviews for departing associates.

• Analyze exit interview data, provide summary reports to firm leadership to identify trends and develop actionable recommendations for improving attorney retention and engagement. 

• Leverage data analytics tools and best practices to report on key metrics to inform talent strategies and development initiatives

• Liaise with firm departments to facilitate associate arrivals/departures and office transfers.

• Lead orientation meetings for new associates and laterals.

• Schedule and prepare for training programs, retreats, meetings, and special events.

• Manage, train, evaluate, mentor and motivate direct reports, contributing to their development and advancement by setting standards, goals and expectations for expected and successful performance.

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in human resources or organizational development, or equivalent work experience. 

• A minimum of five years professional development experience preferably in a large law firm.

• Three or more years of supervisory experience.

• J.D. desired with previous law firm practice experience (preferred in Corporate/Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC).

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with attorneys and professional staff at all levels and in differing jurisdictions. 

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to move assignments forward.  

• Ability to foster an inclusive work environment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

• Experience with viGlobal modules.

 
Preferred Requirements: 

• Member of professional organizations (such as PDC, NALP, SHRM). 

Status

• Full-Time, Exempt

• Hybrid

The expected starting salary for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.