Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Manager, Strategic Training Initiatives – M&A

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $275,000 per year

About the role

  • Identify practice-specific training needs aligned with the substantive legal skills and knowledge required at each level of associate development
  • Develop and maintain a dynamic, annual curriculum of training programs tailored to each associate level
  • Continuously evaluate and update training curricula to ensure they remain relevant, practical, and aligned with evolving substantive learning needs
  • Create training content for in-person, virtual, and on-demand delivery, including detailed case studies, templates, practical exercises, slides, and facilitator guides
  • Embed the firm’s practice-specific tools and technologies directly into hands-on training
  • Design and deliver training that simulates real-world deal scenarios and encourages active problem-solving
  • Develop content for client CLEs, as needed
  • Co-facilitate live trainings with Partners and Associates
  • Deliver 1:1 or small group training to associates who require targeted development
  • Collaborate closely with the M&A Practice Group Head, Partners, Associates, and members of the Legal Talent and Knowledge teams
  • Measure the effectiveness of training through meetings with associates and partners, feedback surveys and other relevant metrics
  • Stay informed about changes in law and trends in the M&A market, and incorporate relevant updates into training content and materials

Requirements

  • JD with 6+ years of related experience in a law firm
  • JD with 6+ years of M&A practice-related experience in a large law firm
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality; collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels
  • Strong interest in professional development
  • Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and driven self-starter that demonstrates ownership, initiative, a strong work ethic, and commitment to the role and firm
  • Must be team oriented, contributing as needed on unexpected projects or requests
  • High proficiency with all MS Office Suite products
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
curriculum developmenttraining content creationcase study developmenttraining evaluationM&A practice knowledgelegal trainingproblem-solvingclient CLE developmentfacilitationneeds analysis
Soft Skills
oral communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationself-directionorganizational skillsattention to detailmotivationinitiativeteam orientation
Certifications
JD