Bilingual Manager, Instructional Design

McCarthy Tétrault

. Design, develop, oversee delivery of, and continuously improve national lawyer education programs in the MT Academy curriculum .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering professional education programs for legal professionals, with a strong focus on instructional design, adult learning theories, and the integration of AI-enhanced learning solutions. Proficient in managing program logistics, evaluating outcomes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective learning experiences.

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Instructional DesignProfessional Development Program ManagementAdult Learning TheoriesArticulate 360 ProficiencyBilingual in French and English

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningCourse Development SoftwareVisual Design SkillsWriting Instructional TextAudio Script WritingVideo Script WritingNeeds AssessmentEvaluation FrameworksAI-Enhanced Learning Solutions

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsHigh Service OrientationIndependent Problem-SolvingExceptional Organizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360StorylineRiseE-Learning PlatformsAdaptive Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate in Instructional Design

Industry Keywords

Legal EducationProfessional Education ProgramsLegal PracticeCompetency-Aligned ProgramsAI in Legal Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, oversee delivery of, and continuously improve national lawyer education programs in the MT Academy curriculum
Design and develop national Leadership and Business Development programs for lawyers at all career stages
Lead associate retreats for targeted lawyer groups, including learning objectives, curriculum, experiential agendas, faculty and content
Oversee retreat delivery, faculty and facilitators, participant experience, logistics, budget, venue and execution
Evaluate retreats against defined outcomes to support continuous improvement
Collaborate on Legal Knowledge and Practice Skills programming across practice areas
Ensure programs are outcomes-driven, competency-aligned and based on adult learning and professional education best practices
Design training solutions using in-person, virtual, blended, simulation, assessment and on-demand formats
Identify priorities, curate content and select faculty with internal leaders and external experts
Lead program scoping and planning with stakeholders and speakers
Develop program outlines, learning objectives and materials
Provide direction and coaching to faculty
Lead needs assessments to identify performance gaps and emerging capability requirements
Identify human skills affected by increasing AI use in legal practice and support related learning solutions
Develop evaluation frameworks and metrics for program effectiveness
Maintain knowledge of legal education, instructional design, facilitation and e-learning trends
Advance AI-enabled learning initiatives by integrating Client Service Delivery workflows and tools into curriculum design
Translate workflows into practical, scenario-based and experiential learning experiences
Design and integrate AI-enhanced simulations, coaching tools and adaptive learning platforms
Identify opportunities to incorporate AI into instructional design, facilitation and learner engagement
Support external strategic AI learning initiatives, including law school and early talent partnerships
Incorporate real-world workflows and client scenarios into training content
Manage the day-to-day functional activities of the MT Academy Coordinator, assigning and supervising work
Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, learners, peers and other functional groups across the national team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of professional education programs
LLB or a Bachelor’s degree combined with 5 years’ experience in the development and delivery of educational programs
Experience in legal practice or working with lawyers in a non-practice environment
Substantial experience designing, delivering and managing Professional Development programs for legal professionals
Proven experience in instructional design and instructional technology
Knowledge of adult learning theories and design models
Lesson and curriculum planning experience
Solid knowledge of course development software
Visual design skills
Ability to write instructional text, audio scripts and video scripts
Proficiency in Articulate 360, Storyline and Rise
Certificate or course in instructional design is an asset
Bilingual in French and English is required
Significant flexibility, including flexible lunch hours, arrival and departure times, and some evening work during heavy workload periods
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable speaking to groups of students and lawyers
Strong interpersonal skills
High service orientation and independent practical problem-solving ability
Self-starter with initiative, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision
Ability to manage multiple demands under pressure
Strong attention to accuracy and detail
Numeric aptitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm
Wellness and technology reimbursements
Competitive compensation
Generous time off
A day off to volunteer
A day off for your birthday
Professional development and growth opportunities
Two-way feedback culture
Strong community involvement
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Collaborative, cohesive culture