Director of Professional Development

Relocation package would be considered for non-local candidates

We have a well-established professional services organization seekinga Director of Professional Development to oversee the design and delivery of initiatives that enhance the capabilities, career growth, and long-term success of its professional workforce.

This position will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining hands‑on responsibility for developing and implementing professional development programs. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of legal and professional development and will be comfortable working with high-performing individuals and organizational leaders.

The Director will oversee development efforts across the professional lifecycle, including onboarding, early-career development, coaching and mentoring, leadership preparation, career progression, and advancement.

• Establish and execute a comprehensive professional development strategy that supports organizational and talent objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and practice or department leaders to assess development needs and translate those needs into effective programs and initiatives.
• Design and oversee training, mentoring, coaching, career development, and leadership development programs for attorneys and other professionals.
• Create structured and scalable development resources that address the needs of professionals at varying stages of their careers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership regarding employee development, performance, retention, succession planning, and career advancement.
• Expand and strengthen organizational coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Oversee professional onboarding and support the successful integration of new and lateral hires.
• Develop appropriate measurements and reporting processes to assess program participation, effectiveness, and overall impact.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the professional development team while overseeing departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Evaluate emerging trends, tools, and best practices to identify opportunities to improve learning, professional development, and talent management programs.

• Juris Doctorate Degree required
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in attorney development, professional development, legal education, Human Resources, talent management, or a related discipline in the legal field.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing professional development programs for attorneys or other highly skilled professionals.
• Strong background in coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Proven ability to work directly with senior executives, organizational leaders, and high-level professionals.
• Law firm experience is required for this position
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, relationship‑building, and influencing abilities.
• Strategic and analytical approach with the ability to translate ideas into practical programs and execute initiatives from conception through implementation.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets, resources, and complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.