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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional development trainer in New York is $88,203.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,600.00 and $108,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Professional Development Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering training programs to improve employees' skills, knowledge, and performance. They assess organizational needs, develop relevant content, and use various teaching methods to engage learners. Their goal is to enhance professional growth, increase efficiency, and align employee development with company objectives.

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A Professional Development Trainer is typically responsible for designing, organizing, and facilitating employee workshops, seminars, and e-learning sessions to help staff improve skills and stay current with industry standards. On any given day, trainers may collaborate with department heads to identify training needs, develop educational materials, and evaluate the effectiveness of delivered programs through assessments and feedback. They also frequently update training content, track participation, and coach individuals or small groups to address specific learning objectives. This role involves ongoing communication with both learners and leadership to ensure that training initiatives align with organizational goals.

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To thrive as a Professional Development Trainer, you need a solid background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and experience delivering training, usually supported by a degree in education, human resources, or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual meeting platforms, and industry-recognized certifications such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) is often valuable. Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills help trainers engage diverse audiences and adapt material to various learning styles. These abilities are crucial to create impactful training programs that foster employee growth and organizational success.

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Infographic showing various Professional Development Trainer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,203 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Senior Professional Development Manager

Pdclegal

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

A&O Shearman New York, New York 10022
United States

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide.

Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Job Description Context:

This role serves as a senior member of the Americas Professional Development team, supporting the Professional Development Director in executing and advancing talent development programs across the region, while contributing to the firm’s global talent development strategy.

Role and Responsibilities: Attorney and Business Professional Talent Development

Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas.

Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.

Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.

Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.

Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas. Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.

Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.

Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.

Program Design, Delivery and Innovation

Design programs with clear learning objectives and deliver using practical methodologies. Facilitate training sessions across the Americas (virtual and in-person) and implement blended and AI-enabled learning approaches. Continuously review and improve programs based on feedback and data.

Global Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain strong alignment with global teams while acting as a key regional contributor. Influence stakeholders to engage in development programs and provide feedback to support global program evolution.

Support bespoke learning for teams and advise on development strategies.

Program Management and Operations

Lead execution of programs across the Americas in coordination with Training Events. Oversee program evaluation, ROI analysis, and continuous improvement. Manage external providers and ensure quality and value.

Other Related Functions

Manage training budget, track program spend and liaise with HR teams and Regional PGs and OMPs on onboarding, mentoring and talent processes.

Participate in firm initiatives and other cross-functional project teams that promote PD Americas’ goals for a sustainable high performance culture and delivery of client service excellence.

Key Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Extensive experience in Professional Development within a law firm or professional services environment

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver business skills and leadership development programs

Strong facilitator, coach and mentor with credibility among Associates and Business leaders

Experience managing teams and complex projects

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Commercial awareness and ability to align development with business goals

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-performance environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual's relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions atUS-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.

This role is open to our New York and Washington D.C. offices. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $194,000-$247,000. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in Washington, D.C., the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $180,000-$234,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

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