Strategic Attorney Training & Development Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

11+ holidays per year

PTO 23 days first year

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of lawyer training programs across the firm, collaborating with senior leadership to advance curricula and alignment with firm goals.

Based in Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C., the role supports hybrid in-office work, oversees accreditation processes, and partners with Practice Groups to build durable training initiatives that develop partners and associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required
• J.D. from an accredited law school is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience in related roles
• Experience as an associate in a relevant department in a large law firm is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement training curricula across practice groups and platforms
• Lead and coordinate with the TACE Committee; prepare agendas and communicate training initiatives
• Oversee accreditation and compliance processes for training programs
• Act as strategic project/program manager for major training initiatives and collaborate with external experts
• Contribute to performance evaluations and support talent development and coaching
• Protect sensitive and confidential information in training programs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

J.D. from a law school

Job description

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training to lead the design and execution of lawyer training programs across the firm, collaborating with senior leadership to advance curricula and alignment with firm goals.

Based in Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C., the role supports hybrid in-office work, oversees accreditation processes, and partners with Practice Groups to build durable training initiatives that develop partners and associates.