Manager, Professional Development
full-time•Toronto•CA$140k - CA$170k
About this role
Goodmans LLP is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading and most innovative law firms. We offer market leading expertise in M&A, corporate, securities and finance, private equity, real estate, tax, restructuring, litigation and other business-related specialties.
What makes Goodmans a great place to work? Knowing you are part of a team that will ensure you feel valued, connected and supported. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the place for you. Join us and put yourself in good company!
We are looking for a full-time Manager, Professional Development. As a key member of the Administration team, you will be reporting to our Co-Directors, Legal Talent and working closely with the firm’s legal and other professionals.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, delivery, and oversight of the firm’s internal education programs for legal professionals as well as client-facing learning initiatives, ensuring consistently high-quality experiences that enhance legal expertise, professional skills, and client value. The position also manages CPD accreditation, trains and educates all new legal professionals, supports strategic committee initiatives, and integrates best practices in adult learning across all educational offerings.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Firm-Wide Training & Development (For Legal Professionals)
We’re proud to offer a workplace that’s both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
Goodmans LLP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Goodmans LLP invites applications from all qualified candidates. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
What makes Goodmans a great place to work? Knowing you are part of a team that will ensure you feel valued, connected and supported. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the place for you. Join us and put yourself in good company!
We are looking for a full-time Manager, Professional Development. As a key member of the Administration team, you will be reporting to our Co-Directors, Legal Talent and working closely with the firm’s legal and other professionals.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, delivery, and oversight of the firm’s internal education programs for legal professionals as well as client-facing learning initiatives, ensuring consistently high-quality experiences that enhance legal expertise, professional skills, and client value. The position also manages CPD accreditation, trains and educates all new legal professionals, supports strategic committee initiatives, and integrates best practices in adult learning across all educational offerings.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Firm-Wide Training & Development (For Legal Professionals)
- Design and manage comprehensive learning programs for all legal professionals – including students, lawyers, and law clerks – to ensure consistent, high-quality onboarding, skills development, and ongoing professional growth
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop and deliver internal professional development programs, curriculum and initiatives covering substantive, professionalism, practice specific skills development, communication and presentation skills, relationship building, client service, resilience, wellness and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging programs
- Designing and coordinating the firm’s client-facing education initiatives in partnership with the Marketing team, including content development, speaker coordination, event management, and execution to ensure seamless delivery and a high-quality learning experience
- Overseeing all aspects of CPD compliance, accreditation and reporting, including keeping up to date on the LSO requirements, managing all accreditation for internal and external CPD programs and teaching, tracking participation, and completing year-end compliance and reporting to LSO
- Managing all department administration including budgets, staff, archive content access, day-to-day support for lawyers and students on CPD matters, firm communications and reporting
- Support and collaborate with firm committees, including Women’s Success, DEIB, Innovation, and Technology, to align educational content with strategic priorities and enhance firm-wide engagement
- Work closely with the Knowledge Management team to leverage education resources and content to build the firm’s intellectual capital
- Partner with the Library Services team to support training and development initiatives and optimize resources and subscriptions
- LL.B. or J.D.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a legal setting or private practice (private practice preferred)
- Experience and strong interest in working with Knowledge Management team to support, develop, or deliver training related to AI tools, legal technology, and emerging innovations and trends
- Experience with training facilitation, learning management systems, and online learning technologies
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and time-management skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to build trust, secure buy-in from key stakeholders, and work collaboratively with others
- Proven client-service mindset with the ability to anticipate and respond to needs proactively
- Detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
We’re proud to offer a workplace that’s both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to:
- Competitive compensation that recognizes the value you bring to our team. For this role, the anticipated annual salary range is $140,000 - $170,000, commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications;
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement savings, vacation and additional perks; and
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to support with your growth and career goals.
Goodmans LLP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Goodmans LLP invites applications from all qualified candidates. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Manager, Professional Development will design, deliver, and oversee the firm's internal education programs for legal professionals and client-facing learning initiatives. This role also manages CPD accreditation and supports strategic committee initiatives.
About Goodmans LLP
Goodmans LLP is recognized internationally as one of Canada's premier transaction law firms because our lawyers and clients are industry leaders. Our lawyers excel in their fields to help clients excel in theirs – both ensuring ever-higher levels of service and business success. Further, we offer a unique combination of skills – spanning business law and litigation; public and private; tradition and innovation.
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