Job Description

A growing Dubai based legal firm has a newly created role for a Learning & Development Manager.  This is an excellent opportunity to establish and develop a great service to internal clients and really establish yourself within the firm.

Key Requirements:

• Developing and implementing a strategic learning and development plan
• Working closely with key stakeholders, including partners and HR, to identify training needs, priorities, and opportunities for skills development
• Designing and delivering engaging and effective training programs, workshops, seminars, and other learning initiatives
• Creating and curating high-quality learning resources, including e-learning modules, training materials, practice guides, and reference materials
• Providing personalised coaching, mentoring, and feedback to lawyers and legal support staff to support their professional growth and development
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Managing the firm's learning management system (LMS) and other learning technologies to facilitate training delivery, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and subject matter experts
• Serving as a trusted advisor and resource for lawyers and legal support staff seeking guidance on professional development opportunities, career advancement, and continuing education
• Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by integrating DEI principles into learning and development programs and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging
• Preparing and presenting reports, presentations, and recommendations to firm leadership on learning and development activities, outcomes, and impact

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education, Business, or a related field.
• MUST possess a minimum of 3 years experience in learning and development, talent management, or a related field, in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training delivery techniques.
• MUST possess knowledge of legal practice areas, legal skills, and competencies, with experience working in or supporting a law firm or legal department.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Thank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role  requirements.  We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks.  As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone.  If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful