Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Global Learning and Development Manager to join our dynamic team in Washington D.C., New York and Los Angeles.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world.  The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Global Learning and Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the learning and development department’s responsibilities; primarily design, development, and delivery of training content and materials. Other key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing new training courses, as well as reviewing and/or updating current courses
• Developing and preparing training materials that include leader’s guide, participant workbooks, and visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations
• Assisting in identifying training needs and issues, and providing innovative training solutions for the Firm
• Acting as a trusted adviser to firm leaders in areas of employee learning, development, and advancement
• Counseling multiple department leaders on long-term development and performance strategies, helping department leaders define expectations and instil accountability

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude
• Possess outstanding project management skills demonstrated across multiple locations, cultures, and matrixed organizations, as well as strong knowledge of and proven proficiency in adult learning and the proven ability to create high level training courses that incorporate experiential learning activities to meet the needs and culture of the audience
• Displaystrong expertise in facilitating professional training programs, in addition to comprehensive understanding of Human Resources and learning and how it relates to policies, job descriptions, workforce analytics, retention, and culture

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Instructional Design, or related field preferred
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in related field also strongly preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in learning and development required

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

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