Professional Development & Engagement Manager

Kennedys

$120K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in professional development within a law firm
  • Strong understanding of attorney career lifecycle
  • Experience designing multi-office training programs
  • Familiarity with DEI and responsible business practices
  • Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred
  • 3+ years of managerial experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Shape professional development programs for attorneys and business services
  • Design and oversee performance evaluation processes
  • Implement employee engagement and retention initiatives
  • Develop induction and early career programs
  • Collaborate with US Firm leadership and global counterparts
  • Ensure alignment with firmwide strategies and US objectives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in location
  • Opportunity to influence attorney professional growth
  • Engagement with leadership across multiple offices
  • Participation in shaping DEI initiatives
  • Support for career progression and development opportunities
Full Job Description
The Manager of Professional Development & Engagement will be responsible for shaping how our US attorneys and business services professionals grow, lead and thrive within a global law firm. This role is responsible for designing and delivering impactful professional development programs and performance evaluation processes while overseeing engagement and retention programs across the US. The role partners closely with US Firm leadership, practice group leaders, and HR colleagues as well as global counterparts to ensure alignment with firmwide strategy and US specific goals. Key initiatives will include;
  • Professional Development & Training
  • Induction & Early Careers Programs
  • Employee Engagement & Retention
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Leadership & Collaboration

5+ years of experience in professional development and learning & development in a law firm along with a strong understanding of the attorney career lifecycle, experience designing multi-office training programs and working knowledge of DEI and responsible business practices is required. At least 3 years of managerial experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree required, JD highly preferred. Salary range: $120,000-$145,000 depending on experience. This is a hybrid role and can be based out of our New Jersey, New York, Miami or Philadelphia locations.

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