Manager, Learning & Professional Development

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www.goodwinlaw.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Law Practice

Boston, MA

1912

Partnership

69k LinkedIn followers

• Partner with the Director to develop and execute a comprehensive professional skills, leadership development, and career development strategy for professional staff and lawyers.
• Serve as a strategic learning and talent development advisor to one or more Practice Groups and GO Team departments, identifying development needs and recommending solutions aligned with business and talent priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with firm leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure learning and development initiatives address evolving organizational needs.
• Consult with stakeholders on competencies, career pathways, development planning, leadership readiness, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop career development strategies that support professional growth, internal mobility, succession readiness, and leadership pipelines.
• Collaborate with partners and GO Team leaders to develop and deliver select learning offerings for firm clients.
• Provide strategic consultation on talent development initiatives that enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional skills, leadership development, and career development programs, curricula, frameworks, and learning pathways.
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and inclusive learning methodologies to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Develop learning objectives, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, reinforcement tools, and related program resources.
• Design and manage customized learning pathways aligned with the firm's performance and career development frameworks using LinkedIn Learning and other internal and external resources.
• Develop career development resources, tools, and programming that help employees navigate career progression, build critical skills, and prepare for future opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to create high-quality learning experiences in areas such as communication, leadership, collaboration, influence, feedback, business development, project management, and other critical professional skills.
• Facilitate engaging and impactful learning experiences for professional staff, lawyers, and firm leaders through in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Lead and support key firmwide initiatives, including onboarding and integration programs, professional skills curricula, manager development programs, leadership development programs, and the Emerging Leaders initiative.
• Facilitate career development workshops and programs focused on career planning, professional growth, leadership readiness, and advancement within the firm.
• Prepare and coach internal instructors, subject matter experts, and firm leaders serving as program faculty.
• Ensure programs are delivered consistently and effectively across U.S. offices and, as appropriate, global audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Talent and other firm functions to deliver seamless learning experiences and achieve shared talent development goals.
• Leverage learning technologies and digital resources to enhance engagement, accessibility, scalability, and learner outcomes.
• Stay current on emerging learning technologies, instructional design practices, industry trends, and responsible applications of AI in learning and development.
• Establish program success metrics and evaluate learning and career development initiatives through participant feedback, utilization data, and other available measures.
• Analyze outcomes and recommend improvements that strengthen participant engagement, skill development, career progression, and retention.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of the firm's Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning platforms.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, scale, and improve learning and development processes while maintaining a high-quality participant experience.
• Supervise, coach, and develop at least one direct report responsible for the administrative and logistical support of learning programs.
• Establish clear priorities, expectations, and development plans while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through execution, including timelines, communications, stakeholders, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Effectively prioritize competing demands while maintaining exceptional quality, responsiveness, and stakeholder service.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development support to direct reports and project team members.
• Contribute to departmental and firmwide strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen talent pipelines, enhance employee development, and improve the overall learning and career development experience.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed in support of the firm's learning, professional development, and talent development objectives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in learning and development, talent development, career development, organizational development, attorney development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional skills, leadership development, career development, and/or talent development programs.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, and career development practices.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including experience engaging senior leaders and diverse professional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, consult effectively with stakeholders, and translate business needs into impactful development solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders, partners, and other key stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience partnering with leaders to identify talent needs and develop learning, career development, and growth strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing team members or leading cross-functional projects and initiatives through influence in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to use data, participant feedback, and evaluation measures to assess program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive learning experiences that support individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and learning styles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced professional environment.

Preferred

• Experience working within a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Experience designing and delivering learning, leadership development, and career development programs for professional staff, lawyers, or other professional populations.
• Experience creating competency models, career frameworks, career pathways, advancement programs, succession strategies, or leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual learning platforms, digital learning technologies, and technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Experience managing external learning vendors, facilitators, coaches, consultants, and content providers.
• Knowledge of learning analytics, program evaluation methodologies, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in learning and talent development.
• Experience supporting talent initiatives focused on employee growth, internal mobility, leadership readiness, retention, and career progression.

• At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks
• The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00