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Latham & Watkins · 3 hours ago

Professional Development Lead - Learning & Development

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Professional Development Lead – Learning & Development will support the learning and development team by developing training materials and executing training projects, while also facilitating professional skills training for a global population.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Designing and developing new training courses in various formats (classroom, virtual, self-paced) as well as reviewing and/or updating current courses
Assisting in identifying training needs/issues, and providing innovative training solutions for the Firm’s business services colleagues
Measuring the transfer of learning and training impact by creating and implementing multi-level evaluations
Facilitating professional and leadership skills via classroom and virtual course formats to a global population
Contributing to the identification and creation process of learning opportunities outside the classroom, such as using multi-media devices, e-learning, etc
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualification

Program managementAdult learning proficiencyTraining course developmentFacilitating learning programsGlobal project managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Instructional Design, or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Capital or People function
Experience managing global projects within a matrixed environment
Experience developing and facilitating both classroom and virtual learning programs
Experience within a professional services environment
Possess program management skills demonstrated across multiple locations, cultures, and matrixed organizations
Exhibit knowledge of and proficiency in adult learning
Demonstrate a proven ability to create effective training courses that incorporate experiential learning activities to meet the needs and culture of the audience

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Company

Latham & Watkins

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Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bobby Kolb
Chief Financial Officer
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LeeAnn Black
COO
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