Director of Learning and Development

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is a nationally recognized litigation firm with 500+ attorneys across 38 offices and 21 states. We are seeking an experienced Director of Learning & Development to lead and elevate our firmwide learning, professional development, and talent growth initiatives. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for shaping how attorneys and staff learn, grow, and succeed—supporting firm growth, strengthening our talent pipeline, and enhancing operational and client service excellence. If you’re a forward-thinking L&D leader who enjoys partnering with senior leadership, building impactful programs, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to connect. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Director of Learning & Development oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning and development initiatives for approximately 550 attorneys and 400+ staff nationwide. This role leads a national L&D team and partners closely with firm leadership, practice group leaders, and HR to support attorney excellence, leadership readiness, and long-term firm success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in learning and development, professional development, or talent development, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading large-scale learning programs for attorneys and professional staff
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-location initiatives
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and other AI-based learning or productivity tools
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Confident presenter and facilitator with strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-directed, proactive, adaptable, and able to work with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in education, organizational development, human resources, or law strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firmwide L&D strategy aligned with FMG’s culture, growth, and business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership on learning, development, and workforce capability needs
• Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and engagement
• Oversee attorney onboarding, CLE programs, practice group training, and trial skills development
• Ensure multi-jurisdictional CLE compliance, accreditation, tracking, and audit readiness
• Partner with practice leaders to enhance legal, client service, and business development skills
• Design training and career development programs for staff and business professionals
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to address skill gaps and support engagement and retention
• Design and lead leadership programs for partners, emerging leaders, and managers
• Support mentoring, coaching, succession planning, and career progression initiatives
• Lead and develop a national L&D team
• Manage the L&D budget, learning technologies, vendors, and training calendar
• Implement scalable, engaging learning solutions using modern tools and technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager