Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid flexibility
Salary Range: $190k – $210k | Exempt | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 9-5
About the Role
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in the legal industry, is seeking a Director of Professional Development to join their Attorney Development team. This strategic leadership role is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking professional with a passion for talent development, career growth, and legal training innovation.
The Director of Professional Development will design and implement firm-wide professional development programs that empower attorneys and legal professionals to thrive. Reporting to the Chief Attorney Talent Officer, this individual will oversee training strategy, manage a high-performing team, and partner with firm leadership to align learning and development initiatives with organizational goals.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of professional development experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services organization.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, adapt to shifting needs, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive professional development curriculum for attorneys, of counsel, patent agents, and summer associates.
- Mentor and manage a team of professional development specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
- Collaborate with firm leadership to identify competency gaps, evaluate training needs, and implement innovative, data-driven solutions.
- Oversee signature annual Transitions Training retreats to support attorney career milestones.
- Design individualized learning plans to support lateral integration, career progression, and performance goals.
- Champion adoption of modern learning technologies, including e-learning and virtual platforms, to deliver scalable, flexible training.
- Manage CLE compliance across jurisdictions, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and adherence to regulations.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal subject-matter experts, external coaches, and training providers.
- Analyze program effectiveness and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
- Partner with administrative teams to align professional development efforts with talent retention and employee engagement strategies.
- Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Travel to firm offices as needed to assess training needs and foster engagement.
Apply today!
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of attorney development at a nationally recognized, award-winning law firm. If you are a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and passionate about advancing legal talent, this role is for you.
Apply today and help build programs that empower attorneys to succeed at every stage of their career!
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
