Talent Development Specialist

A&L Goodbody LLP.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Ireland is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to enhance talent development. The candidate will design and deliver customized programs, manage stakeholders, and contribute to team efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a background in L&D, and excellent communication abilities to foster a collaborative environment and drive growth. This position offers clear avenues for professional growth within a dynamic law firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high performing professional environment.
• At least 2 years in an L&D role.
• Proven ability to manage planning and delivery of L&D programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage customised ALG School programmes.
• Coordinate all aspects of assigned programmes.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactivity

Creativity

Education

Qualification in Learning & Development

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join the Talent Development team at one of Ireland’s leading law firms.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of customised L&D programmes that support professional growth and enhance performance across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring proven hands‑on experience in Learning & Development, a passion for creating high‑impact learning solutions, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to meet the evolving needs of a fast‑paced, high‑performing legal environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic professional who enjoys working with a broad spectrum of people across a top‑tier Irish law firm. Launched in 2017, the ALG School is the hub for all learning at ALG and reflects the strategic importance ALG places on continuous professional development. Managed by the Talent Development team, the ALG School delivers a wide range of customised programmes that support the growth and success of our people.

The role offers the right candidate the chance to join a high‑performing, collaborative team committed to excellence in the design and delivery of development programmes. It is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s learning culture. The role has clear avenues for development within it, including taking on more responsibilities, leading more programmes, increased opportunities to facilitate and managing additional projects.

Responsibilities

A Talent Development Specialist is required to take ownership of and manage customised ALG School programmes. This includes:

• Managing internal stakeholders
• Liaising with and managing external providers
• Contributing to the design and planning of custom programmes
• Being the key point of contact for participants
• Co‑ordinating all aspects of assigned programmes, including:
  • Communications
  • Venue management
  • Invoice and file management
  • Collation of feedback

In addition, as a member of the Talent Development team, an L&D specialist is expected to:

• Work on dedicated projects within the team structure.
• Contribute to the firm-wide induction programme.
• Take ownership of specific tasks that support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Actively maintain knowledge of L&D practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the initiatives provided by the ALG School.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high performing professional environment, with at least 2 years in an L&D role.
• Proven ability to manage the planning and delivery of L&D programmes and events to an excellent standard.
• Experience in facilitating within a learning environment an advantage.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven track record of being adaptable and handling multiple responsibilities at one time.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Self-driven. Ability to work unsupervised as part of a team.

Proactive. Takes initiative rather than reacting to requests.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strive for excellent results.

A pragmatic and solutions orientated attitude to challenges.

Creative in their approach to developing impactful learning solutions.

Enjoys working in a team environment and a collaborative culture.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keenly collaborative style.

A high level of discretion and trust with confidential information.

Approachable and highly professional in manner.

A qualification in L&D an advantage.

Advanced IT skills and excellent working knowledge of:

• MS PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• MS Teams