Legal Trainer

Job Type: Part-Time (3 days per week)

Location: York, UK (Travel to other offices required)

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a passionate Legal Trainer to join our client who are a leading legal firm based in York. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to design and lead transformative legal training initiatives. Reporting to the Head of People, you will play a crucial role in empowering legal professionals through innovative and impactful training programs.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and deliver cutting-edge training across core and emerging legal areas, as well as essential soft skills such as communication, negotiation, and emotional intelligence.
• Utilise diverse training formats including workshops, e-learning, webinars, role plays, and reverse mentoring.
• Work closely with senior leaders and HR to identify training needs and integrate future-proof skills like legal tech and AI literacy into the curriculum.
• Design engaging induction programmes and ensure compliance with professional standards (SRA, CILEX).
• Mentor legal professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and career growth.
• Manage training administration, quality assurance, and evaluation to maintain the effectiveness and relevance of training programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in legal training with a strong understanding of legal disciplines and adult learning principles is preferred, although candidates with general training experience will also be considered.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs, championing innovative learning solutions.
• Passion for continuous professional development and supporting a diverse range of legal talent.
• Must be a car owner/driver as travel to other offices is required.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, including options for term-time working, early starts, or early finishes.
• Opportunity to design your own career path and make a significant impact in the field of legal training.
• Support for professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Long Service awards. 

To apply for this Legal Trainer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about this role.