Manager, Professional Development

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)

• 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

Client-Facing Education Programs

CPD Strategy, Accreditation, Compliance & Operational Management

Cross Functional Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships

Requirements :

We Offer :

We’re proud to offer a workplace that’s both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to :

This opportunity is in respect of an existing vacancy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our recruitment efforts. Final hiring decisions are made by the Human Resources team in collaboration with the relevant manager.

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 HR@goodmans.ca.