Professional Development Manager, Tax

For the New York Office of a Prestigious Global Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Staff approximately 35 Associates as needed; monitor utilization and track Associates' experience in order to maximize the variety of work, increase exposure to different Partners and Senior Associates and develop new skills;
• Assist Tax lawyers with planning regular social gatherings;
• Collaborate with others in the Professional Development Department to manage the performance evaluation process for Tax Associates and Counsel;
• Manage the Career Advisor Program for the Tax group;
• Work with Professional Development and meet regularly with Associates to assess morale, identify training needs, answer questions and address concerns;
• Assist with secondment requests, follow-up and re-integration, Professional Development webpage; Associates Committee.

Qualifications include:

• 3+ years of post-graduate experience in a law firm or professional services; JD and/or Master’s degree preferred;
• Familiarity with tax is a plus;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Excellent leadership skills and be able to inspire confidence among associates and firm leaders;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and other sensitive matters;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.