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Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP Director of Training & Professional Development in New York, New York
The Director of Training & Professional Development is responsible for the overall development and implementation of the firm’s professional training and development programs for attorneys and business services employees. They will develop and lead a world class comprehensive program that includes core training, continuing legal education, on the job learning, and coaching focused on core values and overall strategic business priorities.
Work with the Professional Development Committee, training partners in all offices and Practice Group Leaders on strategic development and delivery of general and practice specific learning and professional development programs for lawyers firm wide
Train and motivate partners and senior associates to create and deliver effective training, feedback and working application of training materials
Manage, mentor and train the global learning/training and development team
Oversee program design for firm wide training programs for new, mid and senior associates
Oversee practice specific curricula design
Work with the Executive Director and Professional Development Committee on M@H programs including the Corporate Counsel Program
Collaborate with other members of Legal Personnel/Talent team to develop, enhance and implement orientation programs for new lawyers
Collaborate with Directors/Managers of Recruiting to develop training programs for summer associates
Collaborate with the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Chairs of the DEI and Women’s Initiative Committees to develop and implement diversity related programs
Oversee mentoring and career development programs
Coordinate with local office HR/LP managers and Practice Group Leaders on the administration of the junior and mid-level associate review process
Liaise with senior members of the of Legal Personnel team and practice group Talent Managers to implement career counseling and developmental career plans for associates
Identify and work with consultants who can assistant our associates and senior business services leaders with leadership and career development and coaching
Work with Chief Personnel Officer and key partners on programs for partners as needed
Oversee MCLE and other mandatory compliance for the firm including credit tracking
Work with Human Resources and senior business services leaders to develop skills and leadership training for business services personnel
Work with Human Resources to develop and enhance orientation for business services hires
Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time
Salary Range $225K-$275K DOE
• Master’s Degree preferably in Education a plus; JD Degree a strong plus
• Coaching certificate a strong plus
• Minimum 10 years' related experience including responsibility for curriculum design and development required
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and set work objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of industry related software and IT skills
• Experience sourcing and hiring consultants and vendors
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally
ID: 2022-1307
External Company Name: Milbank LLP
External Company URL: www.milbank.com
Street: 55 Hudson Yards
Telecommute: Yes