Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager, Professional Development and Engagement
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $221K/yr
10+ years expWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. The Senior Manager of Professional Development and Engagement plays a key leadership role in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning across the firm, managing and delivering professional skills training while leading initiatives that strengthen engagement and fulfillment.
FinanceFinTechIntellectual PropertyLegalPrivacy
Responsibilities
Partner with PD and firm leadership on a cohesive strategy for professional development and engagement that supports and amplifies the firm’s culture of growth and community
Identify emerging skill and engagement needs—such as leadership development, client relationship management, innovation, and inclusion—and proactively build programming to meet them
Serve as a thought leader and advisor to leadership on learning, engagement, and talent trends in the legal industry
Design, develop, and deliver professional skills programs for attorneys and business professionals through in-person and virtual formats
Create innovative learning resources such as e-learning modules, guides, and newsletters to foster continuous learning
Evaluate and enhance programs using feedback and data to measure impact and ensure alignment with evolving professional and business needs
Integrate technology and modern adult learning methodologies to drive curiosity, engagement, and retention
Develop and execute firmwide initiatives that promote connection, belonging, and engagement among attorneys and business professionals
Partner with the DEI, Recruiting, and Talent teams to create a seamless and engaging experience across the attorney lifecycle
Leverage engagement surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms to understand attorney experience and inform continuous improvement efforts
Support and engage with firm committees (e.g., associates’ committee) – ensuring alignment with firm strategy; supporting and enhancing firm initiatives; and enhancing morale, retention, and growth
Provide coaching to attorneys to support their personal and professional growth, using psychometric tools (e.g., DiSC or other assessments) where appropriate
Facilitate small-group coaching, peer-learning circles, and other initiatives to foster connection and career progression
Use data and feedback to assess program impact, identify trends, and communicate results through reports and presentations to firm leadership
Establish metrics to measure engagement, participation, and professional growth outcomes
Supervise, mentor, and develop team members to ensure exceptional execution and consistent aligning with our core values
Champion the firm’s core values through all programming and interactions and collaborate on approaches to continue embedding the core values into the firm’s organizational environment
Model the behaviors that foster a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing professional environment
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in learning, development, and engagement with experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree is required
Exceptional training and facilitation skills, including delivering learning and engagement programs for diverse audiences
Proven training expertise in areas such as communication, management, leadership, time management, organization, and presentation skills
Experience with virtual delivery platforms, learning technologies, and digital content creation
Coaching experience required
Motivated self-starter with a strong interest in attorney development
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities to completion in a fast-paced, partnership-driven environment
Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with leadership, DEI, Talent, Recruiting, and HR teams
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong ability to influence and build relationships
Deep understanding of engagement, inclusion, and community-building strategies within professional environments
Preferred
JD or graduate degree in education, organizational development, psychology, or related field preferred
Certification in coaching preferred
Familiarity with DiSC, MBTI, or other psychometric assessments is desirable
Benefits
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati provides legal services for technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ariel C. Green Anaba
Partner
Benjamin Capps
Partner
Recent News
2025-12-19
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