Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training

Latham & Watkins

. Develop and execute comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to manage large-scale training initiatives and compliance processes.

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Lawyer Training Program DevelopmentCurriculum Design and ImplementationInterpersonal Communication SkillsProject ManagementCompliance Oversight

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Program ExecutionPerformance EvaluationResearch and BenchmarkingAccreditation Processes

Soft Skills

Active ListeningTeam CollaborationInitiativeCustomer-Service FocusWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from an Accredited Law School

Industry Keywords

Legal EnvironmentProfessional ServicesTraining InitiativesStakeholder EngagementHuman Capital Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm
Collaborate with senior leaders, committees, and firm stakeholders to enhance curricula and support training initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including GDCs, PGCs, and Practice Group Management Teams, on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
Drive the design, development, and implementation of training curricula with the TACE Committee
Prepare TACE Committee meeting agendas and retreats
Track and implement action items and new initiatives
Draft training-related communications for internal and external audiences, including Latham news articles
Research training developments and benchmark programs against law firm peers
Oversee relevant accreditation and compliance processes for training programs
Manage major training initiatives and special projects
Develop relationships with external subject matter experts, consultants, and speakers
Contribute to performance evaluations
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional and professional interpersonal skills, including active listening
Superior written and verbal communication skills
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 methods to complete them, and implement solutions
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A J.D. from an accredited law school
Experience as an associate in a relevant department in a large law firm, preferably
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a legal or professional services environment
Minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
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