Professional Development Manager - Transactions Legal Practice

MWE • Washington, DC

34d • $131,000 - $194,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Professional Development develops, coordinates and facilitates transactional practice group training, curricula, in-person summits and program content. This position combines transactional law expertise with the ability to design, deliver and evaluate training programs tailored to the development needs of associates at all levels in all transactional affinity groups. The Manager of Professional Development works closely with the professional development team and practice group leaders to assess substantive learning needs, design training strategy and ensure that programming is aligned with the firm’s goals and evolving market and legal trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Transactional legal practice experience required
• At least four (4) years of experience in professional development, training and/or organizational development in a law firm or other professional service environment
• Ability to travel for work
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to be effective in both a group and one-on-one setting
• Team player with experience working in virtual teams and excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate (JD) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Liaise with practice group leaders, practice group directors, partners in charge of training and development partners to identify associate training needs aligned to competencies and practice priorities
• Design and oversee implementation of transactional training curricula, including specialized curricula by level, practice and function, incorporating digital and in-person experiential learning opportunities
• Continuously evaluate and update training competencies and curricula to ensure they remain relevant, practical and innovative
• Distill associate performance review feedback into action
• Design and lead needs assessment and training impact focus groups and surveys; analyze results and use information to inform training priorities
• Leverage technology platforms and learning analytics to deliver and assess training innovation and impact
• Support new and lateral onboarding and integration of transactional attorneys
• Manage and train direct report(s) and other junior professional development team members

Benefits

• Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
• Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work.
• Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
• As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional.
• From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career.
• With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees