Manager, Professional Development

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Oversee work allocation, performance, utilization, and social events for partners in the Capital Markets group, including Securities Distribution and Derivatives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while overseeing staffing and professional development within the Capital Markets group. Capable of fostering relationships and providing guidance to associates and partners in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Development ManagementPerformance Evaluation ProcessCapital Markets FamiliarityInterpersonal Communication SkillsProject Ownership

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Hard Skills

Performance Review SummariesTraining Program OrganizationStaffing AssessmentsData PreparationUtilization Tracking

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedCreative Problem SolvingRelationship BuildingConfidentiality MaintenanceHigh-Pressure Composure

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJD Preferred

Industry Keywords

Capital MarketsSecurities DistributionDerivativesLaw Firm ExperienceProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee work allocation, performance, utilization, and social events for partners in the Capital Markets group, including Securities Distribution and Derivatives
Staff Securities Distribution associates, counsel, and associates in consultation with staffing partners
Monitor utilization and track associates' experience to maximize work variety, partner exposure, and skill development
Create partner reports and manage the master staffing chart tracking assignments
Implement the performance evaluation process and prepare written performance review summaries
Track and facilitate Professional Development Priorities from year-end reviews
Identify training needs and skill gaps and organize training programs
Meet with associates and counsel to monitor morale, answer questions, and address concerns
Advise attorneys on professional development goals and progress
Prepare professional development and retention data for practice group and firm leadership
Recommend improvements to associate recruiting and retention
Organize practice group meetings and social gatherings
Conduct orientation, check-ins, and integration for rotators, lateral attorneys, and attorneys returning from leave or secondment
Assign associate mentors and oversee partner advisor assignments
Assist with corporate rotations, staffing assessments, secondment requests, follow-up, and reintegration
Assist with staffing other corporate practice groups and complete ad hoc projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
Detail-oriented, organized and driven, with ownership of projects and responsibilities
Ability to propose creative solutions to challenging problems
Ability to maintain utmost discretion of confidential information
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to establish rapport and build relationships and credibility with internal stakeholders
Ability to maintain professional composure in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced, multi-authority environment
Highly motivated, responsive and conscientious, with commitment to excellent client service
Availability during standard office hours and prompt email response outside standard hours and on weekends
Familiarity with Excel and comfort creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3–5 years' post-graduate experience in a law firm or professional services organization
Experience collaborating with partners in a large law firm setting
Familiarity with capital markets practice is a plus
JD preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement