Learning and Development Manager

Tyler Weir; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Weir in Ireland is seeking an L&D Manager to lead trainee solicitor development under a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will design learning strategies, coordinate curriculum with the Law Society of Ireland, and mentor trainees, delivering classroom and online/hybrid sessions.

Applicants should have L&D experience in professional services, a qualified law background or equivalent, and coaching qualifications; proficiency with Microsoft 365 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Qualified Lawyer or strong professional services/graduate trainee background.
• Accredited performance coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong communicator capable of engaging with trainees.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
• Experience with learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning strategies and programmes tailored to trainee lawyers.
• Lead and coordinate the curriculum in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland.
• Coach and mentor trainees in relation to their professional development.
• Facilitate learning through classroom delivery and online/hybrid formats.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with department heads and the Professional Development Director to align learning with firm goals.
• Stay updated on trends in legal education and incorporate best practices.

Skills

Learning & Development

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Teaching methods

Mentoring

Coaching

Learning technologies

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Duration: 12 month fixed term contract

The L&D Manager will report to the Director of Professional Development with responsibility for all matters relating to trainee solicitors' learning, professional development and performance.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for;

• Designing and implementing learning strategies and programmes tailored to trainee lawyers.
• Leading and coordinating the curriculum for in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland.
• Guiding, coaching & mentoring trainees in relation to their professional development.
• Facilitating a mix of learning methods, including classroom delivery and online/hybrid learning.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training, making adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborating with department heads and the Professional Development Director to align the learning strategy for trainees with the firm's strategic goals.
• Staying abreast of the latest trends in legal education and incorporate best practices into training programmes.

The Person

• You have proven experience in Learning & Development, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• You are a qualified Lawyer or you must have a strong professional services/graduate trainee background.
• You have an accredited performance coaching qualification or equivalent.
• You have a strong understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.
• You have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• You are a strong communicator who can engage with trainees.
• You take a proactive approach to problem-solving and have the ability to work autonomously.
• You are committed to continuous professional development and learning.
• You have experience of working with learning technologies.

You are proficient in Microsoft products including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.