Job Title: Senior Professional Development Specialist
Location: London
Role: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office Based
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
The firm
Our client is a premier international law firm renowned for advising leading global corporations, financial institutions and private equity clients on complex, high-profile matters.
The role
As the Senior Professional Development Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the development of the firm's lawyers across London and Europe. This is a broad position combining programme management, learning and development, CPD compliance and stakeholder engagement, offering exposure to both regional and global initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver and coordinate professional development programmes for trainees, associates and counsel.
- Manage training schedules, communications, attendance tracking and programme logistics.
- Support the planning and execution of European conferences and lawyer development initiatives.
- Oversee CPD compliance and accreditation requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Maintain learning management systems, training records and development reporting.
- Partner with lawyers and business services teams to support career development initiatives.
What do you need?
In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- Previous Professional Development or Learning & Development within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of lawyer development and legal training programmes.
- Experience coordinating training events, workshops and learning initiatives.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior lawyers.
- A proactive and collaborative approach with excellent attention to detail.
What do you get in return?
In return, you will receive an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading US law firm. You will also receive highly competitive salary and benefits.
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