Head of Legal Training

About Davisons Law Davisons Law is a leading law firm with a strong presence in Residential Property, Commercial Property, Family, Civil Litigation and Private Client Law and are known for its client-focused approach, high-quality legal services, and investment in our Teams personal and career development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Legal Training who is passionate about designing, implementing, and overseeing professional development and training programs for legal and support staff within Davisons Law. What youll do When you join the team with Davisons Law as Head of Legal Training , you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing professional development and training programs for our legal and support teams within Davisons Law. This role will ensure that employees at all levels maintain and enhance their legal knowledge, skills, and compliance with relevant regulations, contributing to the firms overall effectiveness and growth. Proven experience in training and development, preferably within a legal environment or professional services is required. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop comprehensive training programmes tailored to legal professionals and support staff to enhance technical legal skills, soft skills, compliance knowledge, and firm-specific procedures. Assess training needs and identify skill gaps. Conduct in-house training workshops and e-learning modules on topics such as legal updates, case management, client communication, and technology tools. Develop and manage training that aligns with the onboarding plan for new employees to ensure that they become compliant with Davisons Law ways of working, policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and assessments making necessary adjustments to improve learning outcomes. Oversee the administration of The Professional Alternative (the inhouse Learning Management System) platform to facilitate training schedules, record-keeping, and progress tracking. Design and implement training programmes for all staff, that aligns with identified needs and recent legal and regulatory updates. Deliver regular training sessions on the firms in-house Case Management System, ensuring staff proficiency. Create engaging content for The Professional Alternative and blended learning programmes. Ensure all mandatory compliance training (e.g. SRA, GDPR, AML) is delivered and updated in line with legislative changes. You will have the following skills and attributes : Excellent administrative, planning, organisation, and time management skills. A strong knowledge of the legal industry, terminology, and regulatory requirements A strong organisation skillset Be IT literate. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive and positive attitude Whats in it for you: Working with Davisons Law as a Head of Legal Training is more than just a job.We give all our employees the opportunity to develop and shape their futures with us. Employees at Davisons Law can take control of their own career by following our Leadership or Technical career path . We offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of excellent benefits , including: Professional Subscriptions paid. Additional holiday days during our Christmas shutdown so that you can enjoy time with your friends and family. Referral rewards Option to buy or sell 3 days of your annual leave. Paycare Health Cash Scheme Discounted legal fees. Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave entitlement Birthday gift voucher You will also be able to join your colleagues if you wish, at Davisons social events . Dress down & treat day on the last Friday of each month. Annual Christmas company celebration Localised office events Equal opportunities Davisons Law is a committed equal opportunities employer . We seek to attract, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications, we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Join Davisons Law and be part of a law firm that values you and provides opportunities to act with purpose and thrive .55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-20