Chief Attorney Development and Engagement Officer

New York, New York Job Description Position Summary The Chief of Attorney Development and Engagement (“CADE”) facilitates for the Firm’s attorney population the unified, strategic leadership of the global implementation of Pillsbury 360, Pillsbury’s firmwide commitment to leverage the unique talents of individuals across our global platform by creating and maintaining a culture of continuous learning, growth, inclusion, and engagement – both internally and externally – to drive each lawyer to do their best work. The CADE will help develop Pillsbury’s legal talent into providers of excellent client service, which includes engendering strong external and internal relationships that are supportive of our lawyers. Applying innovative talent strategies, the CADE will develop and maintain high caliber programs focused on legal training, professional development, pro bono service, mentorship, alumni engagement, and culture-building inclusion initiatives. The CADE will help make Pillsbury’s 700-lawyer (and growing) platform the destination of choice for top legal talent, while maintaining its culture and values. Representative Key Responsibilities Learning, Education & Training Work with Firm leaders to design and oversee an integrated curriculum (substantive legal skills, business-development, collaboration, leadership, GenAI literacy) to elevate attorneys to their highest potential. Work with Executive Team (“ET”) to develop and implement a leadership development program for business unit, industry group and other Firm leaders. Oversee signature Pillsbury programs including annual multi-office CLE Marathons for firm clients and attorneys, creating opportunities for Pillsbury lawyers to demonstrate expertise to generate new business and brand awareness. Launch programs such as a “360 Academy” and leadership-accelerator for qualifying first year, mid-level and senior associates and counsel. Oversee development initiatives for various cohorts of attorneys, including first years, newly-elevated senior associates, counsel, and partners. Work closely with the Partner Integration and Business Development teams to deliver bespoke training to help ensure successful integration of new lateral partners into the Firm. Work with Recruiting, local office Human Resources (“HR”) and business units to provide training and opportunities to help ensure successful integration of new lateral attorneys. Work with Office of the General Counsel, IT/Security, Chief AI Officer, Professional Responsibility Committee/Risk Management professionals to develop training on current and emerging risk management topics (e.g., cybersecurity and ethical use of GenAI). Work with Chief Strategy Officer’s (“CSO”) team to develop effective business development training for all attorneys. Tailor training to meet differing needs of our attorneys across a global platform. Performance Management & Career Pathing Work with ET, Attorney Development Committee and, where appropriate, Global B