Senior Professional Development Specialist

Company: Ryder Reid
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Professional Development Specialist

Location: London

Role: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Office Based

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

The firm

Our client is a premier international law firm renowned for advising leading global corporations, financial institutions and private equity clients on complex, high-profile matters.

The role

As the Senior Professional Development Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the development of the firm’s lawyers across London and Europe. This is a broad position combining programme management, learning and development, CPD compliance and stakeholder engagement, offering exposure to both regional and global initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver and coordinate professional development programmes for trainees, associates and counsel.
  • Manage training schedules, communications, attendance tracking and programme logistics.
  • Support the planning and execution of European conferences and lawyer development initiatives.
  • Oversee CPD compliance and accreditation requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Maintain learning management systems, training records and development reporting.
  • Partner with lawyers and business services teams to support career development initiatives.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

  • Previous Professional Development or Learning & Development within a law firm.
  • Strong understanding of lawyer development and legal training programmes.
  • Experience coordinating training events, workshops and learning initiatives.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior lawyers.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach with excellent attention to detail.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading US law firm. You will also receive highly competitive salary and benefits.

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Posted: October 30th, 2026