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Looking for something beyond fee-earning — but still want to use your legal skills in a meaningful, challenging, people-focused role?We’re working with a highly respected international law firm to find a Talent Development Manager to join their Corporate group in London. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer to step away from the traditional path and take on a role that’s embedded right at the heart of one of the firm’s busiest and most high-performing departments.You’ll work directly with partners, associates, and trainees to manage workflow, career development, performance, training, and resourcing. Think of it as a hybrid of HR business partnering and team leadership — perfect for someone with emotional intelligence, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in people.Why this role?• You’ll be central to how the Corporate group functions, balancing the needs of the business with the development goals of its lawyers.• You’ll shape resourcing, advise on progression, oversee performance reviews, and work on training and wellbeing initiatives.• You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and be trusted to handle complex, people-driven issues with authority and empathy.What we’re looking for:• A qualified lawyer (5+ PQE) with experience in a Corporate or transactional team• Someone who can hold their own with senior partners and calmly manage difficult conversations• Someone proactive, strategic, and invested in mentoring, development, and the human side of law• Ideally, you’ll have worked in a fast-paced, international firm and understand the demands of the environmentIf you’re a lawyer ready to step into something new — but still want to be surrounded by brilliant legal minds and play a key role in developing them — this is the move.Get in touch if you’d like to know more.