Immediate Hiring: Professional Development Manager - Law firm
Let's build something amazing together. We're looking for a Professional Development Manager - Law Firm! This role is 100% remote, giving you full control over your work environment. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is a competitive salary, reflecting our commitment to attracting the best. Â Â Position Title: Professional Development Manager - Law firm (100% Remote working)Â
Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor Â
Location:Â 100% remote working (aligned to US/ET)
Salary: Salary is competitive  varies based on country and level of experienceÂ
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Description:Â
A well-established and growing international law firm is looking for a Professional Development Manager to support our growing team. Â
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Our Firm:Â
Sterlington was founded by a former BigLaw partner to provide high-quality legal services while working 100% remotely. Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high-net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com. Â
We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion for entrepreneurship and sophisticated work to join our cutting-edge, tech-savvy law firm and immerse yourself in a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation. Â
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The Role:Â
The Professional Development Manager will collaborate with partners and senior professional stakeholders on the continued legal education (CLE) of all fee-earners across the business. The Manager will also be responsible for acting as the relationship & development manager for the firmÂs associate cohort. You will ensure the associate cohort has a point of contact to discuss and escalate non-technical working matters and assist with associate work allocation and utilization. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm in planning and monitoring the firmÂs strategic workforce planning and performance review processes.
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Responsibilities:Â Â
 Monitor associates availability, utilization and professional development.
 Create reports for Partner team to assist with staffing and utilization schedules.
 Logging and overseeing associates CLE to maximize the variety of work, exposure to different partners ensuring their development of new, core skills.
 Implementing a performance evaluation process for associates.
 Tracking and facilitating the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during review processes.
 Working with practice leaders to identify training needs and skill gaps across the fee-earner teams and organizing appropriate training programs to address those needs.
 Collaborating with HR colleagues to design and roll-out a new associate onboarding and orientation program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:Â Â
 Minimum 5 years of experience collaborating with partners and senior professional services stakeholders within a law firm environment; applicants may have previously worked within a campus recruitment & development role.
 Experience working with US Law firms
 Can review, interpret, and preset datasets for management information packs (strong Excel; PowerPoint and Officer365 skills).
 Training (online) & Development, allocation and utilization of Associate resources.
 Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
 Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills.
Sterlington is a 100% international virtual law firm and candidates may work from anywhere.
This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.
Kindly be aware that salaries are presented in the local currency specified in the job advertisement. We invite qualified candidates from around the world to apply, emphasizing that those chosen for the position will have the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding local market rates and the corresponding salary for the advertised role. Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now
Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor Â
Location:Â 100% remote working (aligned to US/ET)
Salary: Salary is competitive  varies based on country and level of experienceÂ
Â
Description:Â
A well-established and growing international law firm is looking for a Professional Development Manager to support our growing team. Â
Â
Our Firm:Â
Sterlington was founded by a former BigLaw partner to provide high-quality legal services while working 100% remotely. Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high-net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com. Â
We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion for entrepreneurship and sophisticated work to join our cutting-edge, tech-savvy law firm and immerse yourself in a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation. Â
Â
The Role:Â
The Professional Development Manager will collaborate with partners and senior professional stakeholders on the continued legal education (CLE) of all fee-earners across the business. The Manager will also be responsible for acting as the relationship & development manager for the firmÂs associate cohort. You will ensure the associate cohort has a point of contact to discuss and escalate non-technical working matters and assist with associate work allocation and utilization. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm in planning and monitoring the firmÂs strategic workforce planning and performance review processes.
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Responsibilities:Â Â
 Monitor associates availability, utilization and professional development.
 Create reports for Partner team to assist with staffing and utilization schedules.
 Logging and overseeing associates CLE to maximize the variety of work, exposure to different partners ensuring their development of new, core skills.
 Implementing a performance evaluation process for associates.
 Tracking and facilitating the realization of Professional Development Priorities identified during review processes.
 Working with practice leaders to identify training needs and skill gaps across the fee-earner teams and organizing appropriate training programs to address those needs.
 Collaborating with HR colleagues to design and roll-out a new associate onboarding and orientation program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:Â Â
 Minimum 5 years of experience collaborating with partners and senior professional services stakeholders within a law firm environment; applicants may have previously worked within a campus recruitment & development role.
 Experience working with US Law firms
 Can review, interpret, and preset datasets for management information packs (strong Excel; PowerPoint and Officer365 skills).
 Training (online) & Development, allocation and utilization of Associate resources.
 Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
 Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills.
Sterlington is a 100% international virtual law firm and candidates may work from anywhere.
This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.
Kindly be aware that salaries are presented in the local currency specified in the job advertisement. We invite qualified candidates from around the world to apply, emphasizing that those chosen for the position will have the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding local market rates and the corresponding salary for the advertised role. Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now