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Director of Professional DevelopmentGainor Staffing • Boston, MA, United States
Director of Professional Development

Director of Professional Development

Gainor Staffing • Boston, MA, United States
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Overview

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. This role is ideal for a visionary leader passionate about empowering legal professionals to thrive.

Who You Are

  • A strategic leader with deep expertise in legal talent development and a passion for cultivating high-performing teams
  • You hold a bachelor’s degree (JD or advanced degree strongly preferred) and bring 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 You’ll Do

  • 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
  • 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
  • Salary and Location

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

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

    Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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