Professional Development Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international Law firm in London seeks a Professional Development Manager to lead the development of business professionals across Europe and APAC. This strategic role involves collaborating with global stakeholders to deliver engaging learning solutions and support lawyer development initiatives. Candidates should have a degree and over 4 years of experience in learning and development, ideally in a law firm or professional services setting. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in designing and delivering learning and development programmes.
• Experience in a law firm or international professional services environment.
• Strong consulting skills to understand and influence stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to assess capability needs and identify skills gaps.
• Design engaging learning solutions and develop a range of formats.
• Support strategic direction of lawyer development in APAC.

Skills

Designing and delivering L&D programmes

Consulting skills

Stakeholder influence

Training support in professional services

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.