Hybrid Legal Training & Development Lead

careers-lw; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year

PTO 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of comprehensive lawyer training programs firm-wide. You will partner with Senior Leaders and the TACE Committee to align curricula with firm goals and practice-group needs.

Based in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, or the Global Services Office in Los Angeles, the role supports hybrid schedules and plays a key role in shaping the firm’s talent development strategy and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Seven years of cumulative experience.
• Experience as an associate in a large law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement lawyer training curricula with the Training and Career Enhancement (TACE) Committee.
• Coordinate with senior leaders, committees, and stakeholders to enhance curricula.
• Research training developments and benchmark against peers to improve programs.
• Oversee accreditation and compliance for training programs of relevant departments or practice groups.
• Act as strategic project manager for major training initiatives and partnerships with external experts.
• Support performance evaluations and collaborate on recruitment, coaching, and talent development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Client services

Training design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of comprehensive lawyer training programs firm-wide. You will partner with Senior Leaders and the TACE Committee to align curricula with firm goals and practice-group needs.

Based in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, or the Global Services Office in Los Angeles, the role supports hybrid schedules and plays a key role in shaping the firm’s talent development strategy and training