L&D Trainer

Penningtons Manches LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Human Resources Trainer to design and deliver training for junior and mid-level legal professionals. This role involves collaboration to assess training needs and create innovative learning solutions. Candidates should have strong facilitation skills and experience in business skills training. The contract can be full-time or part-time depending on the candidate's skills. The firm prioritizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a business skills trainer, preferably in a law firm.
• Experience designing and delivering e-learning and virtual workshops.
• Ability to engage and inspire learners in various training formats.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative skills training for legal professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes and make improvements.

Skills

Training and facilitation skills

Coaching techniques

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent collaboration and listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPD professional qualification

Coaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS familiarity

Zoom

Job description

Human Resources Trainer

This role will lead on and be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive skills training and coaching primarily for our junior and mid level legal professionals and central teams. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the legal industry and possess strong training and facilitation skills. They will play a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of our legal and central teams to drive the firm strategy.

Hours: This role could be either full‑time or part‑time (e.g. 3 to 5 days per week). The right person with the right skills is the priority and the scope of the role can be adapted to suit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of L&D to assist with implementation of our comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with the firm's goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their training needs and provide ongoing support.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practice to ensure training content and coaching styles and methodologies remain current and relevant.
• Collaborate with external training and coaching forums, universities, and professional bodies to leverage external expertise and resources.
• Assist Head of L&D in the design and implementation of career development frameworks and competency models.
• Assist with internal PR and promotion of L&D training programmes and initiatives.

Internal training

• Design and deliver innovative and engaging skills training tailored to the needs of our legal professionals and central teams to cover professional and business skills and compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and e‑learning modules for internal training programmes.
• Work with members of the firm to support them in delivery of training sessions that form part of our internal skills programmes.
• Deliver high‑quality skills training sessions, workshops, and seminars to work experience students/interns, trainees, junior to mid‑level lawyers and central team staff, both in‑person and virtually.
• Work with L&D Co‑ordinator to create and maintain a library of training materials, resources, and e‑learning modules to support ongoing learning initiatives.
• Support Head of L&D with training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
• Utilise various instructional techniques and adult learning principles to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skills development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and make necessary improvements using LMS as appropriate.

Client training

• Work with BD teams, Client Partners, wider client team and Knowledge Lawyers to design and develop innovative and engaging skills training programmes tailored to the needs of our clients as part of our Key Client Programme.
• Collaborate with and support subject matter experts to create and update skills‑based training materials, including presentations, handouts, and e‑learning modules for client training programmes.
• Work with members of the firm to support them in delivery of training sessions that form part of our key client training programmes.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor's degree and/or CIPD professional qualification is desirable.
• A coaching qualification is desirable.
• Proven experience as a business skills trainer (preferably within a law firm, legal or professional services environment) is essential.
• Ability to deliver training in the following areas is desirable:
• People skills: leading, managing, supervising, delegating, coaching techniques, building professional relationships, teamwork, understanding personality/behavioural styles, communication skills, resilience & wellbeing, managing time, building personal impact, networking, presentation skills, giving feedback and effective appraisal discussions.
• DE&I: core topics e.g. unconscious bias, inclusive interviewing skills, ensuring all skills training content uses gender neutral language and is free from biases.
• Time & change management: organisation, prioritisation, time management, communicating with key stakeholders, persuading & influencing, dealing with resistance, navigating challenging conversations.
• Business skills: preparing & running effective meetings, core business writing skills including grammar, spelling, effective report writing/layout/formatting.
• Psychometric/personality models: Insights Discovery or DISC (training can be provided).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, ability to engage and inspire learners.
• Excellent collaboration and listening skills with clear written communication, adaptable style to different audiences.
• Proven experience designing and delivering using e‑learning, in‑person and virtual workshops and on‑the‑job training/coaching.
• Confident IT skills, Microsoft suite, Zoom, LMS familiarity.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, identify training needs, develop continuous learning solutions.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially astute, manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, collaborate with cross‑business colleagues.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority. We attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves. We ensure equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and employment, regardless of protected characteristics. We aim to provide adjustments for people with disabilities, long‑term health conditions or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact [e-mail].