Director of Professional Development – Renowned Firm

Groupe Montpetit; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned professional service firm in Montreal is seeking a Director of Professional Development. This role focuses on optimizing the development of legal professionals, managing talent engagement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates are experienced lawyers with a strong background in talent management and bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent management with professionals, ideally in a law firm.
• Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the development and performance of legal professionals.
• Design and implement a professional development and advancement plan.
• Supervise associate lawyers, articling and law students.

Skills

Leadership

Team Spirit

Discretion

Education

University degree in law or a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director of Professional Development – Renowned Firm

Our business partner, a renowned professional service firm, is currently looking for its future Director of Professional Development , for its Montreal office.

Are you a lawyer with management experience?

Are you interested in professional development?

Optimization, excellence, collaboration and teamwork are words that appeal to you?

This is an opportunity to be at the centre of strategic and challenging projects related to maintaining professional excellence and a collaborative work culture.

Take the leap to propel your career and the careers of others!

YOUR ROLE :

• Ensure the development and performance of legal professionals;
• Establish and coordinate the program for senior associates;
• Implementation of programs and initiatives to facilitate talent engagement and retention;
• Supervise associate lawyers, articling and law students as well as paralegals;
• Design and implement a professional development and advancement plan;
• Act as a resource person for legal professionals on all aspects of their careers;
• Ensure the optimization of the firm's practices as well as liaison with the Barreau du Québec;
• Review the content of communication tools related to continuing education and professional development.

SKILLS REQUIRED :

• University degree in law or a relevant field;
• Member of the Quebec Bar, an asset;
• Experience in talent management with professionals, ideally in a law firm;
• Practical experience as a lawyer will be considered an asset;
• Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a timely manner;
• Leadership, team spirit and discretion.

INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE? We look forward to meeting you!

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