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Foley Hoag is hiring a Learning and Development Manager to collaborate with Professional Development and Human Resources teams in creating and managing training programs that support the career success of attorneys and business professionals. This role involves designing curricula, evaluating training effectiveness, managing vendors, and promoting ongoing professional development initiatives.

Highlights

Develop and implement professional development core skills training for attorneys and business professionals.
Create metrics to assess training ROI and adjust programs based on feedback and progress.
Design innovative training approaches and support internal presenters to enhance training engagement.
Manage external training vendors and ensure training content aligns with firm culture.
Oversee online learning opportunities and integrate external content into firm curricula.
Coordinate CLE accreditation for qualifying internal training programs and handle related inquiries.
Contribute to mentoring, review processes, and other professional development programs.
Monitor industry trends and best practices to inform training strategies.
Requires minimum 5 years of legal industry training experience, preferably at a managerial level.
BA/BS required; JD or MS in Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
Compensation range: $151,000 to $184,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Learning and Development Manager Full Description

Learning and Development Manager

Boston Office

The Learning & Development Manager will work in collaboration with the Professional Development (PD) and Human Resources (HR) teams to develop curricula, create programs, and manage training to support the professional development and career success of Foley Hoag attorneys and business professionals.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence in our Boston office at least three days per week to foster collaboration and connection. The onsite expectation is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Professional Development and PD team to assess attorney needs; establish goals; and create, implement, and oversee a PD core skills training curriculum.
Collaborate with Chief of HR and HR team to create and implement relevant training for Business Professionals adjacent to the PD curriculum.
Create metrics to evaluate training ROI, collect and analyze feedback, assess progress on goals, and implement change as needed.
Envision, design, and implement innovative approaches to training and curriculum design.
Support internal presenters to maximize training effectiveness and engagement.
Identify, vet, and manage external training vendors; review content and materials to ensure training is customized for firm and culture.
Oversee and promote opportunities for online learning; collaborate with vendors and internal groups on use of content and integration into curricula; promote external training opportunities.
Collaborate with PD Training & CLE Specialist to provide CLE-accreditation for qualifying internal programs; address CLE inquiries and provide updates on CLE changes as needed.
Support training initiatives in other PD-related areas, including mentoring and review processes; recommend and implement program enhancements and best practices.
Contribute to development of best practice PD materials; manage resources and training content on the firm’s Learning Center and PD intranet site.
Monitor external trends and best practices in attorney professional training; share insights and offer recommendations.
Contribute to other PD initiatives and programs as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional development/training experience within the legal industry, preferably at a manager level, with expertise in training and curriculum design, development, and implementation.
High level of initiative, ownership, flexibility, creativity, and strategic vision.
Excellent interpersonal, team, and verbal and written communications skills, with ability to work effectively and collaboratively at all levels.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once, realign priorities as needed, and drive projects to successful completion.
BA/BS required; JD or MS in Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

Compensation range is $151,000 to $184,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Search firm submissions are not requested nor considered for this position.

About Foley Hoag

Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 350 lawyers and 260 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service.

Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career.

Original Job Description

Learning and Development Manager

Boston Office

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Professional Development and PD team to assess attorney needs; establish goals; and create, implement, and oversee a PD core skills training curriculum.
Collaborate with Chief of HR and HR team to create and implement relevant training for Business Professionals adjacent to the PD curriculum.
Create metrics to evaluate training ROI, collect and analyze feedback, assess progress on goals, and implement change as needed.
Envision, design, and implement innovative approaches to training and curriculum design.
Support internal presenters to maximize training effectiveness and engagement.
Identify, vet, and manage external training vendors; review content and materials to ensure training is customized for firm and culture.
Oversee and promote opportunities for online learning; collaborate with vendors and internal groups on use of content and integration into curricula; promote external training opportunities.
Collaborate with PD Training & CLE Specialist to provide CLE-accreditation for qualifying internal programs; address CLE inquiries and provide updates on CLE changes as needed.
Support training initiatives in other PD-related areas, including mentoring and review processes; recommend and implement program enhancements and best practices.
Contribute to development of best practice PD materials; manage resources and training content on the firm’s Learning Center and PD intranet site.
Monitor external trends and best practices in attorney professional training; share insights and offer recommendations.
Contribute to other PD initiatives and programs as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional development/training experience within the legal industry, preferably at a manager level, with expertise in training and curriculum design, development, and implementation.
High level of initiative, ownership, flexibility, creativity, and strategic vision.
Excellent interpersonal, team, and verbal and written communications skills, with ability to work effectively and collaboratively at all levels.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once, realign priorities as needed, and drive projects to successful completion.
BA/BS required; JD or MS in Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

Search firm submissions are not requested nor considered for this position.

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