New 
Professional Development Manager (Minneapolis, MN) (#3995)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| 50 South 6th Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 25, 2025 | |
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We are seeking a
Professional Development Manager to lead the daily operations of our in-house training and development function, guide a talented Professional Development team, and oversee the budget that powers our training initiatives. Working closely with Firm leadership, legal departments, and administrative teams, you'll ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality programming that fosters attorney development, maintains CLE compliance, and advances client-focused initiatives. If you are a collaborative leader with strong organization skills and a passion for professional development, we would love to hear from you.
While this is a hybrid role, the candidate must have the ability to work up to five days per week in the office as needed to efficiently and effectively produce and oversee live training programs. Key Responsibilities Include: - Manage, inspire, and motivate high-performing members of the Professional Development team to excel in their roles handling logistics for Firm-produced and -hosted CLE and other training programs. - Supervisory duties include training, development, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance. - Manage the daily workloads and tasks of the Professional Development team to ensure flawless and professional production of internal and external CLEs and other training programs; back up team members' duties as needed. - Collaborate with legal and administrative departments across the firm to present live and virtual training programs (whether designed for small or target department groups or promoted firm wide) to meet training and business needs. - Oversee all processes related to planning and presenting live, virtual, and hybrid training programs, with an eye towards efficiency, process improvement, and superb audience experience. - Work with the Professional Development Director to plan and implement annual Professional Development budget administration strategy and timeline. - Plan, implement and supervise processes related to payment of all Professional Development expenses and reimbursements throughout the year. - Work with Senior CLE Specialist to research and review rules and regulations for CLE accreditation in various states and provinces and identify programs eligible for CLE credit; manage the firm's CLE application, tracking and approval processes to ensure Dorsey maintains its CLE "Accredited Provider" status in select jurisdictions. Work with the Senior CLE - Specialist to respond to internal and external questions regarding CLE processes, cycles and accreditation matters. - Contribute to special projects as requested, including new initiatives and technology and significant Firm events, like Firm anniversaries or retreats. - May perform other responsibilities as assigned. What we're looking for: - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, human resources, education, or related field. - Experience at a professional services firm (preferably law firms in the AmLaw 100 or 200). - At least 5 years of management/supervisory experience. - Strong people management skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. - Excellent consultative and consensus-building skills. - Excellent project management skills. - Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple and complex projects with the ability to meet deadlines under intense time constraints. - Professional, independent, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. - Experience with budget administration. - Experience with Windows operating system, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook. - While this is a hybrid role, the ability to work in the office up to five days per week as needed to oversee or participate in the production of live and hybrid CLE and other training programs. - Ability to travel to other Firm offices and retreat locations, as needed. Preferred: - Relevant experience in the training or professional development function of a law firm. - Knowledge of CLE requirements and processes. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is an international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is an annual salary of $107,000 to $140,000. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-TC1 #LI-Hybrid Office Location: Minneapolis, MN | |