Chief Attorney Development Officer

Job Title: Chief Attorney Development Officer

Location: Nashville, TN

Pay: $375,000 - 425,000

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in attorney development, professional development, or talent leadership within a large law firm or similarly complex professional services environment
• Demonstrated success building and leading firmwide or multi-office talent development programs
• Deep understanding of law firm structure, practice areas, and the competencies required for attorney success (e.g., transactional, litigation, regulatory, IP)
• Experience managing performance review processes, promotion frameworks, and career pathing for legal professionals
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership, partners, and executive stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of CLE/MCLE requirements, legal ethics, and professional responsibility standards
• Experience leveraging data, analytics, and technology platforms to drive talent strategy and measure outcomes
• Familiarity with or interest in legal technology and GenAI applications in training and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for firmwide attorney development, engagement, and talent initiatives across multiple offices and practice groups
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy, including legal training, leadership development, business development, and emerging technology (e.g., GenAI)
• Oversee attorney performance management processes, including evaluations, promotion pathways, compensation alignment, and succession planning
• Build and scale structured career development programs for attorneys at all levels (junior associates through partners)
• Partner with firm leadership to drive a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture, ensuring equitable access to work, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• Lead and enhance mentorship, coaching, and engagement programs, using data and metrics to measure effectiveness and retention outcomes
• Collaborate with Recruiting, HR, and Practice Group Leaders to support lateral integration and onboarding of new attorneys and partners
• Develop and execute alumni engagement strategies to strengthen long-term relationships, referral pipelines, and talent re-engagement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with CLE/MCLE requirements, attorney ethics, and professional responsibility standards across jurisdictions
• Oversee and align pro bono strategy and initiatives with firm values and broader community impact goals

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.