Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training

Latham & Watkins LLP•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training is an integral member of Latham & Watkins’ Professional Development team. The role develops and executes comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm and collaborates with senior leaders, committees, and other stakeholders to improve curricula and support training initiatives. The manager serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including GDCs, PGCs, and Practice Group Management Teams, providing strategic expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals. The position is based in the Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C. office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule with a hybrid and in-office presence. The role also includes project and program management, committee support, communications, research and benchmarking, accreditation and compliance oversight, and contributions to employee recruitment, development, and performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
At least five years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment.
At least seven years of cumulative experience.
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills, including active listening, superior written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative approaches, and implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an associate in a relevant department at a large law firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement training curricula with the TACE Committee, promoting consistency, quality, and integration across practice groups and platforms.
Support the progress of the TACE Committee by preparing meeting agendas and retreats and tracking and implementing action items and initiatives.
Draft training-related communications for internal and external audiences, including Latham news articles.
Research developments in training, benchmark against law firm peers, and evaluate ways to improve existing programs.
Oversee relevant accreditation and compliance processes for training programs in applicable lawyer departments or practice groups.
Manage major training initiatives and special projects in collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues across the firm, and assess training effectiveness.
Develop relationships with external subject matter experts, consultants, and speakers.
Contribute to performance evaluations and work with Human Capital & Talent to recruit, hire, train, coach, and manage employee performance.
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.

Benefits

Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance.
Healthcare insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) plan.
At least 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid time off accruing 23 days during the first year of employment and increasing with tenure.
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
Professional development programs.
Employee discounts.
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.