Learning and Development Manager

WILLIAM FRY LLP; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

William Fry is seeking a Learning & Development Manager (Trainees) to join an award-winning L&D team in Dublin. You will report to the Director of Professional Development and Trainee Partner and shape the learning strategy for trainee solicitors.

You will design and implement learning programmes, lead advanced elective curricula in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland, coach trainees and deliver both classroom and online/hybrid learning, while monitoring impact and aligning with the

Formación

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• Qualified Lawyer.
• Accredited performance coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Strong teaching methodologies and tools knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong communicator who can engage with trainees.
• Proactive, autonomous problem-solver with commitment to development.
• Experience with learning technologies and MS Office suite.

Responsabilidades

• Design learning strategies and programmes tailored to trainee lawyers.
• Lead curriculum for advanced elective programmes in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland.
• Coach, mentor and support trainees' professional development.
• Deliver a mix of classroom and online/hybrid learning.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with department heads to align learning with firm goals.
• Stay abreast of trends in legal education and apply best practices.

Conocimientos

Learning & Development

Coaching & mentoring

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teaching methodologies

Educación

Qualified Lawyer

Coaching qualification

Herramientas

Learning technologies

MS Office (Outlook/Teams/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

Joining an award-winning L&D team, the L&D Manager (Trainees) will report to the Director of Professional Development and Trainee Partner with responsibility for all matters relating to trainee solicitors' learning, professional development and performance The Learning & Development Manager will be responsible for managing the learning needs of our trainees and administering advanced elective courses. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our trainees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their legal careers and meet the firm's needs.

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 and delivery of advanced elective programmes (delivered 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.
• Stayingabreast 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 quslified Lawyer.
• 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.
• A background in legal practice in a top-tier corporate law firm would be an advantage.

About us

William Fry is a leading Irish corporate law firm with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, New York and San Francisco. We have over 350 legal and tax professionals and over 500 staff. Our experts are consistently ranked as top tier by all international legal directories.

At William Fry we bring our clients a quality of thinking that goes beyond technical excellence - an instinct for seeing what others do not. We examine every angle to uncover opportunity hiding within complexity - with a depth of leading specialists who understand business as well as law. We are relentless in finding a way for our clients to succeed, helping them to see around corners, navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our will to win is matched only by that of our clients.

Our purpose

Our people are driven by finding a way for our clients to succeed. This is the defining principle by which we work. Our clients are, and always will be, at the centre of everything we do. The relationships we build, the challenges we help solve, and the value we create for our clients is what drives us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

William Fry is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives, experiences and skills our people bring to our firm and our clients.

Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.

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