£45K/yr to £65K/yr
City of London, England
Permanent, Variable

Professional Development Advisor

Posted by Law Support.

We are currently recruiting for a Professional Development Advisor/Senior Professional Development Advisor, to work in the London office of a leading US law firm.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity in the firm's London office, to support all aspects of trainee, associate, and counsel development. Working closely with the Head of HR, the PD Advisor will also partner with the New York professional development team and international colleagues across Europe and Asia.

Typical responsibilities will include:

  • Developing & coordinating the delivery of training for London based fee earners and addressing their L&D needs.
  • Working with HR colleagues regarding the orientation process for new hires.
  • Overseeing the evaluation process for trainees, associates, and counsel (working with partners to discuss associate performance and career development).
  • Supporting with formal advising programmes.
  • Providing career counselling and guidance to associates on professional development issues/needs.
  • Contributing to the firm's committees regarding trends in PD and making recommendations to strengthen the firm's ability to develop and retain associates.
  • Working closely with international colleagues on firmwide projects and initiatives.

In order to be considered for this role, you will have amassed circa 3-5+ years of experience within an L&D, talent development or professional development position, ideally in a City law firm.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with lawyers at all levels is essential.

A highly competitive salary bracket is on offer and hybrid working arrangements are in place. This is a fantastic opportunity for an L&D professional to truly thrive in a supportive team.

Please do not delay in applying; CVs are being welcomed now, in order for the interview process to commence ASAP. All successful applicants will be contacted by a member of the team at US Law Support and provided with a full job description.