Associate Director of Professional Development-Corporate

New York, NY

Summary

A global top AM Law firm is seeking an Associate Director of Professional Development to join our dynamic and collaborative team to lead the training and development of attorneys across our Corporate department. Reporting to the Director of Professional Development, the Associate Director will serve as a senior leader within the team, driving the development and implementation of innovative, effective and high-quality substantive and skills-oriented training programs. The Associate Director will provide strategic vision and leadership in designing, overseeing, and continuously enhancing training initiatives while championing the professional growth and advancement of associates throughout the department. The Associate Director will also be responsible for managing team members and overseeing workflow to ensure the seamless execution of departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

Training Strategy and Design:

• Lead end-to-end curriculum development and execution for approximately two Corporate practice groups within the Corporate department’s five core areas: M&A, Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Funds and Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions
• Partner with Corporate department and practice group leadership to evaluate existing programs, identify gaps and develop new training initiatives and growth opportunities for associates
• Oversee Corporate department-wide initiatives and foundational junior programming, including Junior Corporate Essentials and Second-Year Associate Bootcamp
• Partner with Knowledge & Innovation to integrate AI initiatives into substantive training programs and lead the adoption of new technology initiatives in support of training and development objectives
• Attend and monitor training programs and actively solicit feedback to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement

Individual Lawyer Growth and Development

• Oversee development and maintenance of marketing materials, including training newsletters, curriculum overviews and annual timelines, to enhance attorney awareness and access to training resources
• Lead lateral associate integration and development
• Ensure associates receive resources and support to develop from junior to senior lawyers, including by reviewing career development plans to identify gaps and growth opportunities for associates

Department Management and Collaboration:

• Partner with the Director to align team priorities with broader departmental and firm-wide strategic objectives
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Corporate training team operations, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality programming across all practice groups
• Mentor and develop Corporate training team members to foster professional growth and collaboration
• Oversee maintenance and enhancement of professional development resources, databases and tracking systems to optimize user experience and provide associates with easy access to on-demand resources
• Partner with Professional and Career Development team members on firm-wide programming and milestone conferences, including New Associate Orientation, Midlevel Associate Conference, Senior Associate Conference and New Partner Orientation
• Collaborate with various departments throughout the firm, including Legal Personnel, Business Development, Alumni Relations and Inclusion, to develop and assist initiatives

Requirements

• Proven leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop and implement new initiatives while overseeing day-to-day operations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, including strong attention to detail in all written work
• Thoughtful and approachable person with a desire to effectively and positively work with attorneys and business professionals throughout the firm
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaborate with others and work well in a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple workstreams and shift priorities in a fast-paced, client service-oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Teams and other relevant software and platforms
• Experience with iManage, intranet systems, CE Manager and learning management systems a plus
• D. degree with 5+ years of Corporate practice experience, preferably in a large law firm
• 2+ years of management experience in training and development, knowledge management or practice resources, preferably in a large law firm
• Prior M&A practice experience a plus

This is a hybrid role that requires four days of in-office attendance in accordance with the schedule set forth by the Professional Development department. A hybrid schedule is an essential function of this role.

Compensation

• $250,000.00-$285,000.00 annually plus bonus.

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