Learning & Development Architect for Legal Talent

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors in Leeds seeks a Learning & Development Partner to lead IH Academy, building structured learning pathways and leadership programmes to support growth across the firm.

Working with Partners, Directors and HR, you will align learning to business strategy, nurture an employee-owned culture, and deliver engaging development initiatives through diverse methods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development or Organisational Development.
• Experience within Law / Legal Industry.
• Leadership development programme design and delivery.
• Strong coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IH Academy into a centre of excellence for learning across the firm.
• Create structured development programmes for apprentices, trainees and early-career professionals.
• Design clear learning pathways that support career progression from entry-level through to senior roles.
• Develop engaging induction and onboarding programmes that immerse new colleagues in the firm’s culture and expectations.
• Ensure learning programmes reflect the firm’s commitment to client service and professional excellence.
• Work with department heads to identify skills gaps and create targeted learning solutions.
• Measure programme effectiveness through feedback, engagement and outcomes.
• Design and deliver a leadership curriculum for current and aspiring leaders.
• Coach and support managers in developing high-performing teams.
• Facilitate workshops and leadership forums across the business.

Skills

L&D strategy

Organisational development

Talent development

Law industry experience

Coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Curriculum design

Content creation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or Level 7

Job description

Ison Harrison Solicitors in Leeds seeks a Learning & Development Partner to lead IH Academy, building structured learning pathways and leadership programmes to support growth across the firm.

Working with Partners, Directors and HR, you will align learning to business strategy, nurture an employee-owned culture, and deliver engaging development initiatives through diverse methods.