Job Title Professional Development Manager - Leading National Law Firm (Houston, TX)
Are you passionate about fostering the growth and development of legal professionals?
A highly respected and nationally recognized law firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional Development Manager to be based in their Houston, TX office.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the career advancement and engagement of talented attorneys within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
In this impactful role, you will:
- Serve as the primary point of contact in Houston for attorney professional development initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with lawyers at all levels, practice group leaders, and key stakeholders to understand their development needs.
- Collaborate with a national Learning & Development team to create and implement impactful local, regional, and firmwide programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to lawyer orientation, lateral attorney integration, and summer associate training programs.
- Develop and deliver training offerings that align with professional, business, and client-service goals.
- Track and analyze the effectiveness of professional development programs.
- Oversee Texas CLE compliance for attorneys in the Houston office and assist with firmwide compliance.
- Counsel lawyers on career development matters and support firm mentoring programs.
- Help train and mentor a Professional Development Coordinator.
What my client is looking for:
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in learning and development, law, or a related field.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in creating engaging presentations and reports.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively across offices and time zones
- Flexibility to travel occasionally within the US.
- Preferred: Texas practice experience, adult education/program design experience, familiarity with CLE rules, and experience within a large national or global law firm.
Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000 depending on experience
What awaits you:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious national law firm that values the growth and well-being of its attorneys. You will be empowered to make a significant impact on their professional development within a supportive and collaborative culture.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
If you are a motivated and experienced professional development leader with a passion for the legal industry, we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this confidential opportunity, please send your resume directly to (see below)
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