Manager, Learning and Organisational Development

 

About Dentons

 

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

 

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

 

 

Shape capability. Strengthen Leadership. Influence the future of our firm. 

 

 

We're looking for an experienced Manager, Learning & Organisational Development to lead Dentons' learning, leadership and organisational development agenda across Australia. 

 

Reporting to the HR Director, you'll work closely with Partners, Senior Leaders and HR Business Partners to anticipate future capability needs and deliver initiatives that strengthen leadership, performance and the employee experience. 

 

 

About the role 

 

This is an influential role with the opportunity to shape how we develop our people and organisation. You'll: 

 

• lead our learning and organisational development strategy and priorities;
• strengthen leadership and people management capability across the firm; 
• deliver contemporary, high impact learning for the legal and business services teams; 
• help shape organisational development and change initiatives; 
• use data and workforce insights to identify priorities and demonstrate impact; 
• explore and embed innovative learning approaches; including digital solutions, automation and responsible use of AI; 
• responsible for compliance needs of employees; and 
• lead and develop a high-performing Learning & Organisational Development team. 

 

 

About you 

 

You're an accomplished Learning & Organisational Development leader who can move confidently between strategy and delivery. 

 

You'll bring the credibility to influence Partners and senior leaders, strong commercial judgement and a track record of delivering impactful learning, leadership and organisational development initiatives in a complex environment. 

 

You're comfortable challenging thinking, navigating competing priorities and turning business needs into practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. 

 

Experience in legal or professional services, or another partnership environment, will be highly regarded. 

 

 

Why Dentons? 

 

This is an opportunity to lead a broad, high profile portfolio and make a tangible contribution to how we develop our people, leaders and organisation of the future. 

 

 

If you're motivated by building capability, developing leaders and creating meaningful organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV, and Cover Letter. If you have questions beforehand, please email our Head of Talent Acquisition at kirstin.usher@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

 

 

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

 

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

 

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.

We offer:

 

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

 

 

Agency Submissions

 

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.