Global Head of Learning & Development

Location: New York

** Role summary/purpose of job
** The Global Head of Learning & Development (L&D) at one of the world’s leading global Law Firms is responsible for the holistic learning experience of all Counsel, Associates and Business Services colleagues, from on-boarding through their entire employment lifecycle. As a Centre of Expertise within the People function, they will partner closely with senior business leaders, partners, Global and Regional Heads of HR, working to understand talent needs and collaborate to deliver L&D requirements across all regions, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet business needs.

This role holds full leadership responsibility for L&D for Counsel, Associates and Business Services, and provides guidance and support for Early Careers development, with US location as matrix management.
** Key Responsibilities
** Learning & Development Strategy
* Evolve and develop the L&D infrastructure to ensure continued alignment to changing business needs; identify, evaluate, implement and optimise cutting-edge learning technologies, including AI, for design and innovation of learning solutions.
* Determine L&D strategy and thought leadership to reflect the development needs of Practice Groups, Regions and Business Services, and identify resources required to meet future global demands and opportunities.
* Oversee the design, development, and curation of a comprehensive global L&D curriculum, covering the full employment lifecycle from on-boarding through advanced career stages for Business Services, Associates, and Counsel. This also includes guiding and delivering our AI Academy and future AI-related development, embedded into the overall learning strategy
* Partner with the business and with HR leads to understand regional/practice group L&D needs and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to address skills gaps.
* Provide strategic direction and oversee policy for use of external firms; partner with Procurement to develop and maintain relationships with key vendors.
* Ensure global coordination and local relevance:  + Establish a global L&D framework that ensures consistency in quality and strategic alignment, while allowing for appropriate localisation to meet specific regional legal, cultural, and business needs;  + Oversee cross-border development programs to drive business priorities and enhance global integration  + Build and nurture a strong global L&D network, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices across offices and regions.

This includes ensuring coordination and support for the US team on L&D delivery and strategy, and close collaboration with the Senior Manager for Partner Development.
* Act as a member of the People Leadership Team (PLT), contributing to the overall People strategy as well informing on key developments in the L&D space internally and externally.
* Create and manage the firm's internal Career Advisory/Coaching office, providing dedicated support and guidance for career progression across the firm.
* Lead the design and delivery of comprehensive learning programs to upskill and enhance the People team Delivery Model
* Own the provision of an efficient, cost effective and sustainable global L&D function, ensuring all repeatable content is supported by People Shared Services and integrated with appropriate technology solutions.
* Oversee L&D budget from both a fiscal and headcount perspective.
* Establish clear governance structures and strong stakeholder engagement with firm committees, practice group leaders, and People team colleagues.
* Partner with the People Brand and Experience team to develop and execute a compelling communication strategy to promote L&D initiatives, foster a culture of learning, and celebrate success throughout the firm.
* Ensure diversity and inclusion is considered appropriately at all levels of L&D and that all relevant initiatives are executed in partnership with the Culture & Community team and key senior sponsors within the firm.
* Accountability for the production of regular reporting and metrics for attendance at training initiatives; analyse and present key statistics to CPO, Global and Regional Heads of HR and…