Job Description
The start date for this role is as soon as possible and ideally by the end of June 2026.
The role
You will be accountable for implementing world-class Partner development, senior leadership and coaching solutions across the firm focused on our potential and new partners.
You will ensure partner candidates are developed and guided through the partner promotion process and you will design and implement a best-in-class programme to support new partners and lateral hires - ensuring they are set up to perform from day one. In addition, you will have day-to-day management of the external coach panel.
Who you will work with
Reporting to the Global Head of Partner Development and working closely with the Learning & Development (L&D) Team, Talent Team, plus other HR roles, functions and Partners globally.
What you will be responsible for
Partner Candidate Development & Support
- Input into the design and delivery of the 'Preparation to Partnership' development for confirmed non equity partner (NEP) candidates, including liaising with external and internal experts and coaches.
- Input and support delivery of the Partner Promotion process, including the Partnership Candidate Assessment in partnership with the Partner Selection Group (PSG) and L&D team.
- Partner with the L&D team to manage individual candidate development needs, e.g. targeted coaching requests.
New Partner & Lateral Hire Integration Support
- Design and delivery of the 12-month 'Being a Partner@CC' programme for newly promoted and lateral hire partners, including liaising with external and internal experts and coaches.
- Manage the development support for laterals as part of their onboarding in partnership with the Lateral Hire Integration Team.
Coaching Approach & Delivery
- Management of the External Coach Panel, including management of quarterly briefing, contracts, and invoices.
- Delivering coaching needs analysis and providing data insights to inform the Partner Career Journey and leadership development offering.
- Manage coaching needs for NEP and equity partner (EP) candidates, newly promoted partners and junior partner lateral hires.
Measurement & Return on Investment
- Use data and feedback to measure program effectiveness, coaching impact, and long-term business outcomes.
Budget Management & Reporting
- Budget management and reporting for partner programmes and coaching.
Qualifications
Your experience
Skills
- Expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and organisational psychology.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
- Highly collaborative, with excellent stakeholder engagement across global and matrixed environments.
- Results-oriented, with strong program design, implementation, and evaluation skills.
Experience
- Experience in leadership development and coaching, ideally within professional services or a partnership environment.
- Culturally intelligent, with experience designing leadership initiatives for diverse and global audiences.
Knowledge
- An understanding of the legal sector or experience working in a law firm or regulated professional environment is a strong advantage.
Qualifications
- A coaching certification from a recognised body (e.g. ICF, EMCC) is desired.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Hybrid working
This role follows our balanced hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way in line with the hybrid working policy.
What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment
When you join Clifford Chance, you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our What We Offer page on our career site.
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
