Professional Development Manager – Transactions Legal Practice

McDermott Will & Emery

Manager of Professional Development developing and delivering training programs for associates in transactional law at McDermott. Collaborating with practice leaders to assess needs and ensure alignment with firm goals.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, coordinate and facilitate transactional practice group training
Design, deliver and evaluate training programs for associates
Liaise with practice and affinity group leaders to assess training needs
Manage and train direct reports and junior team members
Participate in learning and development organizations and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Juris Doctorate (JD)
Team player with experience working in virtual teams
Experience practicing law in a corporate transactions practice area
Ability to travel for work
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to be effective in both a group and one-on-one setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
Generous compensation packages recognizing hard work and excellence
Comprehensive benefits package
Discretionary bonus for full time positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate transactions practicetraining program designtraining program evaluation

Soft Skills

team playerexcellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationstrong organizational skillsability to prioritize responsibilitiesinterpersonal skillsability to work under tight deadlinesability to handle confidential information

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeJuris Doctorate (JD)