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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP · 2 days ago

Manager, Strategic Training Initiatives - M&A

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $275K/yr

6+ years exp

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Manager, Strategic Training Initiatives - M&A to enhance the training and development of associates in their M&A practice. The role involves assessing training needs, developing curricula, creating training content, and evaluating training effectiveness to align with the firm's strategic goals.

Law Practice

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify practice-specific training needs aligned with the substantive legal skills and knowledge required at each level of associate development, including junior, mid, and senior associates

Develop and maintain a dynamic, annual curriculum of training programs tailored to each associate level

Continuously evaluate and update training curricula to ensure they remain relevant, practical, and aligned with evolving substantive learning needs

Create training content for in-person, virtual, and on-demand delivery, including detailed case studies, templates, practical exercises, slides, and facilitator guides

Embed the firm’s practice-specific tools and technologies directly into hands-on training to ensure associates learn legal content in the context of the systems and workflows they will use in real-world deal work

Design and deliver training that simulates real-world deal scenarios and encourages active problem-solving

Develop content for client CLEs, as needed

Co-facilitate live trainings with Partners and Associates, primarily supporting interactive exercises to enhance practical application of legal concepts

Deliver 1:1 or small group training to associates who require targeted development, with a particular focus on lateral hires and associates for whom a particular development need has been identified

Collaborate closely with the M&A Practice Group Head, Partners, Associates, and members of the Legal Talent and Knowledge teams

Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted source of knowledge within the M&A practice

Measure the effectiveness of training through meetings with associates and partners, feedback surveys and other relevant metrics to ensure that training programs are meeting the needs of the associates and the practice

Stay informed about changes in law and trends in the M&A market, and incorporate relevant updates into training content and materials as appropriate

Qualification

M&A law expertiseTraining program developmentContent creationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-directedProfessional development interestMS Office proficiencyTeam oriented

Required

JD with 6+ years of related experience in a law firm

JD with 6+ years of M&A practice-related experience in a large law firm

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality; collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels

Strong interest in professional development

Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities

Highly motivated, proactive, and driven self-starter that demonstrates ownership, initiative, a strong work ethic, and commitment to the role and firm

Must be team oriented, contributing as needed on unexpected projects or requests

High proficiency with all MS Office Suite products