Director of Talent Management and Training

Calibrate is working on behalf of a premier litigation boutique firm with more than 50 attorneys, headquartered in Houston, TX, to identify an exceptional Director of Talent Management & Training. This is a pivotal leadership role, working directly with the COO to shape and execute the firm’s attorney talent strategy – from attracting and hiring top lateral partners and associates to leading professional development, performance management, and training initiatives. The Director will be instrumental in helping to deliver a world-class attorney practice experience and upholding the firm’s commitment to performance excellence. This position is based in the firm’s Houston office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Hiring: Lead lateral partner and associate hiring in collaboration with firm leadership.
• Performance Management: Administer attorney performance reviews, including evaluations tied to compensation.
• Professional Training & Development: Design and implement attorney training programs.
• Retention & Firm Culture: Develop and implement strategies to enhance attorney engagement, retention, and firm culture in partnership with firm leadership.
• Strategic Planning & Leadership Support: Collaborate with firm leadership to identify, attract, hire and retain attorneys.
• Advisory Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys and firm leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in law firm talent management, recruiting, or professional development.
• Experience in Big Law or a high-performing legal environment.
• Strong leadership, judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Daniela Fuller at daniela.fuller@calibrate-strategies.com no later than May 9, 2025.