Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Goodwin is seeking a creative, collaborative and solutions-minded manager to join our innovative Learning + Professional Development (L+PD) team. The Manager will collaborate closely with the Director, Managing Director and other Managers on the L+PD team to develop and implement cutting-edge programs to onboard, train, mentor, coach, develop, engage, and retain outstanding attorneys, with a central focus on the firm’s Business Law (corporate) practices and professional development initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Work with the Director, Managing Director and other Managers on the team to build core legal and professional skills training programs to support associate and professional track attorney development.
• Collaborate with the Director and others on the team to design and implement innovative and impactful learning programs, including developing core training curricula for select Business Units and legal practice areas, working as a business partner with such groups.
• Support the Business Units in developing an approach to monitor their pipelines of talent, identify the learning and/or development needs of attorneys in the group, and provide appropriate client opportunities, training, mentoring, coaching, and resources to help them develop.
• Design and implement core skills training programs in the areas of feedback, people and project management, business development, and communications skills.
• Work collaboratively across functions and within the team to create and execute on a comprehensive talent development strategy.
• Develop and implement effective and consistent programs to enhance work/life effectiveness for attorneys.
• Partner with the rest of the L+PD team to improve all firm training programs and tools to be more interactive, practical, and effective, applying advanced adult learning theory and relevant technologies.
• Ensure any programs and initiatives are connected and complementary to Business Unit, Business Development, IT, and Knowledge Management initiatives.
• Maintain an understanding of the firm’s competitors and their professional development programs to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of the field.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Juris Doctorate and Business Law/Corporate background strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of practice in a large law firm and/or 3 years of professional development experience in a leading professional services firm. Professional coaching certification or experience and/or teaching experience considered a plus.
• Experience with CLE course accreditation and compliance considered a plus.
• Familiarity with organizational development, curriculum management, instructional design, learning management systems, online learning technologies, and adult learning techniques and theory also considered a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, as well as the ability to listen well, take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Training event management experience also a plus.
• Must be a diplomatic and creative problem solver and possess superior judgment.
• Proven ability to build trust with and gain buy-in from firm leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to multiple firm office locations, including international offices, as necessary.
• Hybrid 3 days in-office required.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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