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Our elite global Law Firm client is seeking to recruit a hands-on Director of Professional Development to oversee training for the firm’s Corporate Practice and provide strategic leadership for the design and execution of comprehensive professional development programs for Corporate Associates.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee training for the firm’s Corporate Practice and provide strategic leadership for the design and execution of comprehensive professional development programs for Corporate Associates
- Oversee the team responsible for delivering comprehensive training and professional development programs for Corporate Associates (M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, etc.)
- Develop and execute programs including, but not limited to, conferences, skills development, and new associate and partner onboarding
- Work closely with London counterpart to ensure corporate practice professional development coordination across all offices
- Develop and execute individual lawyer growth and development programs including, but not limited to, associate mentoring, lateral associate integration and program feedback initiatives
- Collaborate with various business groups to support firmwide professional development programs and workshops, mentorship initiatives, interactive technology programs and events
- Direct report to the Chief Professional Development Officer
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; JD preferred
- 10+ years of professional development and Associate training at an elite law firm
- Demonstrated expertise with Associate level professional development, training, mentorship and career growth initiatives
- Highly motivated and detail oriented with advanced project management skills
- Superb client service skills
- Ability to interact with key stakeholders across different departments
- Excellent communication, presentation and business writing skills
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