Director of Performance Management

For the LA, NY, D.C., Chicago, or San Francisco Office of a Well-Respected Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

• Design and manage a firmwide performance management program for attorneys and consulting professionals, ensuring alignment with strategic goals;
• Lead continuous improvements of evaluation processes, incorporating best practices and performance trends across the industry;
• Develop and maintain performance tools including Vi, real-time feedback systems, and core competency frameworks;
• Partner with firm leaders to set performance goals and support associate advancement and compensation processes;
• Coach evaluators on providing feedback and deliver training programs to strengthen performance development capabilities;
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, inform talent strategies, and ensure alignment with professional development goals.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required; JD strongly preferred;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance management or a related field within a legal or professional services setting;
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing performance management frameworks, core competencies, and feedback systems;
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, including Excel modeling and performance tracking tools such as Workday and Vi.

Salary: $200k-$250k

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