Our Learning & Organisation Development team supports the development of our people to perform to their greatest potential. The team works collaboratively and innovatively across practice groups and functions to deliver learning solutions to our people and our clients and support strategic firm projects. The team is committed to the career development of all our people and provides support through training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
We are seeking a highly communicative Learning and Organisational Development Manager to join the Asia team on a minimum of 9 month fixed term contract based in Singapore. You will manage, design and deliver professional skills development programs in line with our global offerings and develop the legal learning curriculum for legal employees and partners. In this role you will have the opportunity to participate in global initiatives and solutions and build relationships with senior stakeholders whilst implementing appropriate development interventions.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Deep understanding of adult learning principles and their practical application in a professional services setting
- At least 5 years' experience working in the professional services or legal sector
- Experience leading and managing senior leaders through change
- Qualifications in organisational development, education or psychology desirable
- Qualifications and extensive experience in executive coaching desirable
- Experience in working in a global organisation and working across different time zones and cultures
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively in a complex and rapidly changing work environment
- Experience in needs analysis and program design for senior as well as junior audiences
- Commitment to excellence
- Independent critical thinking
- Professional presence and impact
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and commercially
- Ability to influence senior and diverse stakeholders
- Strong consulting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Project management experience
- Team oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written
At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.
We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.
