The Global Talent Development Senior Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting and executing the refreshed Dentons’ Global Talent Strategy.
This role plays a pivotal part in shaping, creating and executing high-impact learning and development strategies that directly support Dentons’ global talent agenda across the law firms. It is responsible for driving firm-wide capability building by partnering with senior leaders, designing innovative and future-focused learning and development programmes, and leading strategic talent initiatives that align with the firm’s evolving business priorities and growth ambitions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement high impact, best in its class learning and development programmes ensuring scalability and regional relevance, strategically aligned.
- Engage with senior leaders across the regions to understand talent needs and influence strategic priorities.
- Independently manage end-to-end talent projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact across regions.
- Facilitate and deliver high-impact talent, innovative programs across the regions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cultural nuances.
- Design and execute global talent initiatives, strategically aligned and tailored to the regions.
- Work closely with talent colleagues and key stakeholders across regions to drive alignment, share best practices, and embed a unified talent culture across the firm.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, or a related field is required.
- A postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master’s in HR, Organisational Development) is preferred.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 10 - 12 years’ experience in strategic HR, learning and development, or organisational effectiveness, ideally within a global or matrixed organisation.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering impactful learning programmes across multiple countries.
- Experience managing global talent projects and talent development initiatives with measurable outcomes.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leadership across regions.
- Expertise in learning design and development.
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, learning analytics, and HR technologies.
- Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement in talent development operations.
Competencies & Critical Leadership Capabilities:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align learning and development initiatives with long-term firm goals and global talent strategy.
- Programme Design & Delivery: Expertise in designing scalable, inclusive, and impactful learning programmes across diverse geographies and functions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with senior leaders across the regions.
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex, cross-border talent projects from concept to execution, ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Cultural Intelligence: Sensitivity to cultural nuances and the ability to adapt programmes and communication styles to global audiences.
- Driving Results: Deliver high-impact learning and development programmes that contribute to business performance and talent development.
- Collaborating & Connecting: Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the regions.
- Leading with Purpose: Champion Dentons’ values and people strategy, inspiring others through authentic leadership and vision.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognizing that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm. Our team of business services professionals play a significant role in the success of Dentons, and we recruit Talent into a wide variety of areas. Here, we look for focused, flexible individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are team players. Previous experience within the legal sector is not essential. We want to give everyone the opportunity to develop his or her potential fully and, therefore, provide support, training and encouragement to members of teams at all levels.
Disclaimer: Please ensure when applying for this role that you are legally eligible to work/live in your preferred location. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Language Capabilities
We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.
Diversity & Inclusion
Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons.
Equal Opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.
