Professional Development Manager

Oakleaf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm located in London is seeking a Professional Development Manager to develop business professionals across Europe and Asia Pacific. This strategic role entails designing and enhancing learning experiences, collaborating globally, and directly influencing capabilities within a high-performing Learning & Development function. Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as well as experience in a professional services environment. Competitive salary of £90,000 plus bonus offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in designing and delivering L&D programmes.
• Experience in a law firm or international professional services environment.
• Strong consulting skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to assess capability needs.
• Design engaging learning solutions using best practices.
• Facilitate programmes for professional and team development.
• Oversee compliance tracking for regional CPD requirements.
• Lead programme implementation and analyse feedback for improvements.

Skills

Designing learning solutions

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting skills

Understanding L&D programmes

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Professional Development Manager

Global Law firm

City of London (4 days in office / 1 day WFH)

Permanent

£90,000 + bonus

I am partnering with a leading international Law firm, in their search for a newly created Professional Development Manager to join their London office. This role will lead the development of business professionals across Europe and Asia Pacific, while also supporting lawyer development initiatives in the APAC region.

This is a strategic and hands‑on opportunity within a high‑performing global Learning & Development function. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders worldwide to design, deliver and enhance learning experiences that strengthen capability, engagement and high‑performance culture across the firm.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with stakeholders across the region to assess capability needs and identify skills gaps.
• Design engaging learning solutions using best practices in adult learning and instructional design.
• Develop a range of learning formats, including virtual and in‑person training, blended programmes, on‑demand content, simulations and assessments.
• Facilitate select programmes to support professional and team development.
• Support the strategic direction of lawyer development in APAC and oversee compliance tracking (including regional CPD requirements).
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of materials needed for programme accreditation.
• Lead programme implementation, managing timelines, deliverables and communication plans.
• Analyse feedback and data to measure impact and recommend enhancements.
• Continuously refresh and update learning materials to reflect current trends and business needs.
• Collaborate with external consultants and subject‑matter experts to deliver tailored solutions.

Skills :

• Degree‑level education and 4+ years’ experience in designing and delivering L&D programmes.
• Experience in a large law firm or international professional services environment.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to understand needs and influence stakeholders.
• Experience supporting training or professional development within a professional services setting, ideally including lawyers.