Leading international law firm is hiring a Professional Development Manager to develop and coordinate the professional training for their legal professionals.Hybrid working pattern of three days in the office, two remoteExcellent employee benefitsOffices in the City with great transport linksThe Professional Development Manager will report to the Head of HR in London and work closely with the Professional Development team in the US.Key Responsibilities of the Professional Development Manager:Develop and coordinate the delivery of legal and professional development training for London partners, counsel, associates and trainees to address their respective learning and development needsOversee the trainee seat rotation and qualification process, providing coaching and support for the trainee cohortWork with HR to coordinate the orientation process for new trainees, associates and counselManage the evaluation process for London trainees, associates and counsel, from collation of feedback to delivery of performance messagesCoordinate the associate reviews in the firm’s Asian and European offices, as well as lawyer training across the firm’s European officesSupport the formal advising program for associates and provide career counselling and guidance on professional development and practice issuesParticipate in the Associate Liaison Committee, monitoring trends and best practices in professional development and making recommendations for development and retention of associatesSit on the firm’s D&I Committee, monitoring trends and best practices and making recommendations for promoting DEI at all levels.Work closely with the US-based Professional Development team on global projects and initiativesKey Skills and Experience of the Professional Development Manager:Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the professional development fieldExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and relate effectively with lawyers at all levels, clients and administrative employeesSuperior written communication skillsAbility to develop and implement programs and initiatives