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 and learning & development within a law firm
  • Strong understanding of the attorney career lifecycle
  • Experience in designing multi-office training programs
  • Working knowledge of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and responsible business practices
  • Preferred: At least 3 years of managerial experience
  • Bachelor's degree required, JD highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver impactful professional development programs
  • Oversee performance evaluation processes
  • Manage engagement and retention programs for US attorneys and business services professionals
  • Collaborate closely with US Firm leadership and practice group leaders
  • Align programs with firmwide strategy and US specific goals

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in location
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • Engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Partnership with global counterparts to influence firm strategy
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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