Learning and Development Executive (15 month FTC)

Learning and Development Executive (15 month FTC)

Learning and Development Executive (15 month FTC)

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We are recruiting a Learning and Development Executive to work within the Learning and Development (L&D) team. The team forms part of the wider Knowledge and Learning department based in the firm’s London office.

The L&D team works on a broad range of learning initiatives across the firm. From legal to skills training, we look after the development needs of lawyers, members of Business Services and clients. We are highly regarded within the firm for our solutions-focussed approach and attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and confident individual to work in a fast-paced L&D team. This varied role involves coordinating legal and business skills training, along with other members of the team. The job will involve contact with the firm’s partners, lawyers and members of Business Services as well as a key role in various ongoing team projects. The individual must have strong administrative skills and be proactive in managing a varied workload.

The L&D Executive will report into an L&D Manager but will be expected to work with the entire team to provide excellent client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

  • Plan and coordinate legal training for qualified lawyers and trainees across the firm including the flagship programmes. This includes scheduling dates and booking rooms/facilities; liaising with speakers (internal and external); preparing materials (often under time pressure); providing on-the-ground support; collating feedback.
  • Produce regular training updates and reports for the firm’s Corporate practice stream and Associate performance reviews.
  • Support with the coordination of the firm’s AI Training Programme.
  • Maintain relevant L&D intranet pages ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
  • Be one of the L&D team’s experts in the use of the firm’s Learning and Performance Management system (LeaP).
  • Monitor and update relevant areas of the L&D team’s budget.
  • Assist the L&D team with ad hoc projects as they arise, including the delivery of some L&D led sessions.
  • Build solid relationships within the firm, including with lawyers (at all levels of seniority) and across other Business Services teams such as HR Advisory and Responsible Business to help promote the L&D team in its advisory role to the business.

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates for this position must have:

  • Degree-educated and/or 3+ years working within a corporate/L&D environment with a strong interest in L&D.
  • A confident, proactive and solutions-focussed individual prepared to use their initiative in managing their workload.
  • Sound judgement and common-sense approach to areas of responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills when working and corresponding with internal and external clients at all levels of seniority; able to act as an ambassador for the L&D team in all client contact.
  • Excellent attention to detail and good use of grammar.
  • Able to work independently and as a team player on a broad range of projects.
  • Solid technical skills, including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to familiarise with new systems (such as MS Teams, Cornerstone and High Q) quickly.
  • Strong organisational skills, able to multi-task and resilient under pressure when working to tight deadlines.
  • High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standards of professional ethics.

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Associate

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Contract

Job function

  • Job function

    Training

  • Industries

    Law Practice

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