Director of Professional Development

About the role

A premier law firm is seeking a Director of Professional Development to oversee the design and execution of impactful learning and career development initiatives for attorneys. The firm is celebrated for its people-first culture, national reach, and commitment to professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professional development professionals and foster a collaborative, service-driven culture
• Design and implement firm-wide learning programs that support attorney growth and career progression
• Oversee milestone training retreats and individualized learning plans for associates
• Partner with firm leadership to align training with performance goals and talent strategies
• Manage CLE compliance and monitor training effectiveness using defined metrics
• Champion modern learning technologies and scalable delivery methods across offices
• Travel regularly to firm offices to assess local needs and promote engagement

Requirements

• A strategic leader with deep expertise in legal talent development and a passion for cultivating high-performing teams
• Bachelor’s degree (JD or advanced degree strongly preferred)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in professional development
• Experienced in designing and delivering impactful learning programs for attorneys across all career stages
• Skilled in managing people, projects, and priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Adept at building trust and credibility with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What Success Looks Like

• Attorneys feel supported, engaged, and equipped to grow at every stage of their careers
• Learning programs are aligned with firm goals and consistently deliver measurable impact
• The professional development team is high-performing and trusted across the firm
• CLE compliance is seamless and well-managed across all jurisdictions
• Innovative learning solutions are adopted and embraced firm-wide

Pay

Salary Range: $210,000 – 220,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

Location: Boston, MA – Hybrid, with regular travel required