Dechert LLP · 1 month ago
Executive Coach
Dechert LLP is a law firm seeking an Executive Coach to provide coaching services to its lawyers globally. The role involves engaging in continuous improvement of coaching strategies, maintaining knowledge of leadership skills, and contributing to the firm's development programs.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive and leadership coaching to lawyers at the firm, employing cutting-edge approaches to coaching
Engage in continuous improvement of coaching and coaching strategy
Maintain a high-level of knowledge of leadership skills and approaches to leadership development
Use expertise in assessing coaching needs and strategy to establish scope of coaching engagements and outcomes
Provide follow-on coaching for firm programming, including, the Critical Skills Curriculum, PD’s “Milestone” programs, D&I initiatives, Thrive@Dechert programs, the Partner Leadership Development Program, certain partner Business Development initiatives, and other key strategic firmwide initiatives
Travel to different Dechert offices to provide in-person coaching from time to time
Prepare marketing information about coaching
Present to the partnership, new hires, and others on coaching – what coaching is and how it can benefit individuals and the firm
Prepare quarterly reports of coaching engagements, while respecting confidentiality
Maintain knowledge of core issues affecting lawyers in the legal services market, current market trends on issues facing lawyers and the legal community which can be addressed through coaching interventions
Establish and maintain contact with groups, organizations, and individuals that offer lawyer coaching services
Be a contributing member of the Talent Team, collaborating on key initiatives and strategic planning
Perform all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Talent team and firm
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree required
Coaching certification required
15+ years of related experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highest ethical standards, ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and exemplary judgment in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations
Knowledge of legal processes and the inner workings of large law firms
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak persuasively
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Empathetic listener and creative problem-solver
Professional demeanor and maturity
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong follow through
Ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize projects and strong time management skills
Preferred
JD and coaching certification preferred
Previous professional development experience
Executive coaching experience at large law firm is preferred
Company
Dechert LLP
Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-01
Private Funds CFO
2025-11-07
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