Company Overview

Sidley provides a broad range of legal services to meet the needs of our diverse client base. The strategic establishment of our offices in the key corporate and financial centers of the world has enabled us to represent a broad range of clients that includes multinational and domestic corporations, government authorities, banks and financial institutions.

Sidley has a major capital markets practice and a broad transactional practice. Major practice disciplines include corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, securitization, intellectual property, funds and other pooled investments, bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, bank and commercial lending, public finance, real estate, project finance, tax and employee benefits, as well as trusts and estates.

Sidley offers clients extensive litigation experience in regulatory, trial and appellate matters spanning virtually every area of substantive law. Main practice areas include general and commercial litigation, regulatory and financial litigation, antitrust, white collar criminal defense, environmental, life sciences, patent and other intellectual property litigation, product liability and mass tort litigation, international commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, and international trade law.

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Responsible for improving the quality and productivity of Sidley's non-legal staff. Responsible for the effective development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs.  Assess firm-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives.  Identify and arrange suitable training solutions.  Actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance. To effectively identify and evaluate training needs and development, assist Human Resources in developing job descriptions and manage performance appraisal process for staff.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and/or consultation with managers and lawyers.

 

In consultation with Firm-wide Director of Human Resources and other key Directors, research, plan, organize and design staff development programs and initiatives and direct their implementation for clerical, supervisory, technical and managerial personnel utilizing a variety of internal and external resources.

 

Create metrics and manage systems to evaluate the effectiveness of staff development programs and initiatives.

 

Develop and maintain communications to assist in training programs, such as notices and newsletters to employees.

 

Develop and monitor training budget. Coordinate training to ensure firmwide consistency, non-duplication of efforts and an efficient use of available resources and training dollars.

 

Develop job descriptions for staff positions in conjunction with managers/supervisors.

 

Manage the annual performance appraisal system.

 

Stay abreast of the latest developments in professional staff education, training and career development.  Participate in related professional organizations and maintain networks of communication.



Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (the “Duties") above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees or applicants who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

Bachelor's degree

 

Background in instructional design (degree, professional certification or significant experience).

 

Five years’ experience in a corporate or business setting

 

Experience leading and fostering mentoring relationships

 

Experience developing training programs in a business environment

 

Preferred:

Experience in a law firm or professional services setting

 

Other Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the above, the following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills

Well developed analytical and problem solving skills

The ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team

A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job

Exercises complete confidentiality and discretion

 

Sidley Austin LLP is an equal opportunity employer

 

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