Professional Development Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Professional Development Manager for its London office, responsible for enhancing learning programs across Europe and the Asia Pacific. The role demands collaboration with senior stakeholders to design impactful learning experiences that strengthen employee capability and engagement. Candidates should have a degree along with over four years of experience in learning and development within the professional services sector. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for training development.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and extensive experience in learning and development.
• Proven track record in designing engaging training programmes.
• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders and understand training needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to assess capabilities and identify skills gaps.
• Design engaging learning solutions and develop various training formats.
• Manage programme implementation and analyze feedback to recommend enhancements.

Skills

Degree-level education

4+ years' experience in designing L&D programmes

Strong consulting skills

Experience in a large law firm or international professional services environment

Experience supporting training within a professional services setting

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.