Director of Learning and Development
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is seeking an experienced Director of Learning & Development to lead and elevate its 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 the talent pipeline, and enhancing operational and client service excellence. 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.
- Helpful, positive, and approachable
- Accountable and takes ownership
- Organized, responsive, and discreet
- Team‑oriented and collaborative
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
