Attorney Training & Development Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability ins.

401k plan

11 paid holidays

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, committees, and stakeholders to enhance curricula and support training initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to GDCs, PGCs, and PGMTs in a hybrid, in-office setting in Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
• 7+ cumulative years of experience
• Experience with law firm training preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement training curricula across practice groups and platforms.
• Coordinate ongoing initiatives with the TACE Committee; prepare agendas and communications.
• Oversee accreditation and compliance processes for training programs.
• Manage major training initiatives; collaborate with external subject matter experts and speakers.
• Support performance evaluations and talent development with Human Capital & Talent.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Latham & Watkins seeks a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, committees, and stakeholders to enhance curricula and support training initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to GDCs, PGCs, and PGMTs in a hybrid, in-office setting in Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC.