Executive Coach

The Executive Coach will provide executive coaching services to the firm's lawyers worldwide. Coaching engagements will be by referral and will be generated by the marketing efforts of the Talent team and the Executive Coach. On occasion and as capacity allows, the Executive Coach will contribute expertise to the design and facilitation of the firm's development programs.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide executive and leadership coaching to lawyers at the firm, employing cutting-edge approaches to coaching.
• Engage in continuous improvement of coaching and coaching strategy.
• Maintain a high-level of knowledge of leadership skills and approaches to leadership development.
• Use expertise in assessing coaching needs and strategy to establish scope of coaching engagements and outcomes.
• Provide follow-on coaching for firm programming, including, the Critical Skills Curriculum, PD's "Milestone" programs, D&I initiatives, Thrive@Dechert programs, the Partner Leadership Development Program, certain partner Business Development initiatives, and other key strategic firmwide initiatives.
• Travel to different Dechert offices to provide in-person coaching from time to time.
• Prepare marketing information about coaching.
• Present to the partnership, new hires, and others on coaching - what coaching is and how it can benefit individuals and the firm.
• Prepare quarterly reports of coaching engagements, while respecting confidentiality.
• Maintain knowledge of core issues affecting lawyers in the legal services market, current market trends on issues facing lawyers and the legal community which can be addressed through coaching interventions.
• Establish and maintain contact with groups, organizations, and individuals that offer lawyer coaching services.
• Be a contributing member of the Talent Team, collaborating on key initiatives and strategic planning.
• Perform all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Talent team and firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Coaching certification required.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• JD and coaching certification preferred.
• Previous professional development experience.
• Executive coaching experience at large law firm is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards, ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and exemplary judgment in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations.
• Knowledge of legal processes and the inner workings of large law firms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Empathetic listener and creative problem-solver.
• Professional demeanor and maturity.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong follow through.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize projects and strong time management skills.

Additional Job Description

At the time of this posting, the salary range for this position in New York is $200,000.00 to $252,000.00 annually. Actual compensation is commensurate with job related knowledge, skills, experience and location of the position.

Location(s)
PhiladelphiaNew York

Time Type
Full time

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.