Job Details
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
This role collaborates closely with Goodwin’s US-based Tech associates and professional track attorneys in California to oversee cross-office work allocation, performance and utilization, and attorney retention strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in professional development within a law firm or similar environment and a passion for fostering attorney growth and development. The position also partners with Human Resources, and the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) and Learning + Professional Development (L+PD) teams to ensure a positive and inclusive employee experience across training, development, coaching, integration and onboarding, retention, performance management, and career transitioning.
Qualifications and requirements include:
- Juris Doctor required.
- 5+ years of related experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
- Equivalent legal staffing/workforce planning/attorney development experience in another legal or professional services environment preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Consistently shows sound judgment and respects, protects, and maintains highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
- Demonstrates effective creative problem solving and people management skills, including coaching and mentoring.
Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel. Able to learn and utilize additional programs.
Target Salary Range: $170,000 - $185,000
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