Senior Level Director of Professional Development Jobs
Senior level director of professional development jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping organizational learning strategy, owning program outcomes, and leading the teams that design and deliver development initiatives at scale. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Databricks, WSP, and Willdan hiring at this level now.
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ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training is an integral part of Latham’s Professional Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm, while overseeing the execution of firmwide Training and Career Enhancement (“TACE”) Academies in collaboration with senior department leaders, firm stakeholders and TACE Committee members; the Academies include associate academies at certain key milestones in an associates’ career, as well as New Counsel Academy, New Partner Academy, and the Partner Development Retreat. This role will be located in either our Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and overseeing the Platform Integration Curriculum in collaboration with firm leaders, stakeholders, and TACE Committee members
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Professional Development Department senior leadership, providing strategic subject matter expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
- Driving the design, development, and implementation of training curricula in collaboration with the TACE Committee, ensuring consistency, quality, and integration across practice groups and platforms
- Furthering the progress of the TACE Committee, including preparing meeting agendas and retreats, implementing action items and new initiatives; drafting a wide variety of training related communications for both internal and external audiences, including a variety of Latham news articles
- Conducting research and staying abreast of the latest developments in training, ensuring continuing enhancements through benchmarking with law firm peers and evaluating ways in which existing programs can be improved; overseeing the firm’s relevant accreditation and compliance processes for the training programs of the relevant lawyer departments or practice groups
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess advanced leadership and project management skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Display exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to drive initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A J.D. from an accredited law school
- Prior experience as an associate in relevant department in a large law firm; preferably
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment
- A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
PAY RANGE: USD $215,000.00 - USD $240,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training is an integral part of Latham’s Professional Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm, while overseeing the execution of firmwide Training and Career Enhancement (“TACE”) Academies in collaboration with senior department leaders, firm stakeholders and TACE Committee members; the Academies include associate academies at certain key milestones in an associates’ career, as well as New Counsel Academy, New Partner Academy, and the Partner Development Retreat. This role will be located in either our Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and overseeing the Platform Integration Curriculum in collaboration with firm leaders, stakeholders, and TACE Committee members
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Professional Development Department senior leadership, providing strategic subject matter expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
- Driving the design, development, and implementation of training curricula in collaboration with the TACE Committee, ensuring consistency, quality, and integration across practice groups and platforms
- Furthering the progress of the TACE Committee, including preparing meeting agendas and retreats, implementing action items and new initiatives; drafting a wide variety of training related communications for both internal and external audiences, including a variety of Latham news articles
- Conducting research and staying abreast of the latest developments in training, ensuring continuing enhancements through benchmarking with law firm peers and evaluating ways in which existing programs can be improved; overseeing the firm’s relevant accreditation and compliance processes for the training programs of the relevant lawyer departments or practice groups
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess advanced leadership and project management skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Display exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to drive initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A J.D. from an accredited law school
- Prior experience as an associate in relevant department in a large law firm; preferably
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment
- A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a 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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
PAY RANGE: USD $215,000.00 - USD $240,000.00 /Yr.
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Senior Level Director of Professional Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of professional development job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led enterprise-wide learning programs, managed significant budgets, and can demonstrate measurable impact on workforce capability or retention. A strong portfolio showing curriculum design, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional leadership carries more weight than credentials alone. Experience mentoring learning and development teams and translating business goals into development strategy gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level director of professional developments?
Companies hiring senior level director of professional developments right now include Databricks, WSP, and Willdan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and consulting firms that maintain robust internal learning functions and need experienced leaders to run them.
Are there remote senior level director of professional development jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by organization and sector. About 37% of senior level director of professional development openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting ongoing demand for experienced learning leaders who can manage distributed teams and design scalable programs without being tied to a single location.
What makes a director of professional development role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability. Rather than executing programs someone else designed, senior directors set the organizational learning strategy, own outcomes across multiple functions or business units, and lead teams of instructional designers, facilitators, or learning specialists. They advise executive stakeholders, manage significant resources, and are expected to mentor mid-level staff while driving long-term capability building.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of professional developments?
Senior level director of professional development roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large, complex workforces where continuous learning, compliance training, and leadership development are ongoing organizational priorities.