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Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a Manager, Learning and Development Core to join the People Development team at our Firm. This position will be based in our Washington D.C. or Boston office (hybrid).\nThe Manager, Learning and Development Core is responsible for identifying, maintaining, and refining core curricula in collaboration with the custom learning and design team, ensuring all programs are aligned with the Firm’s overarching strategy and vision. They will oversee the delivery of programs, manage cross-office teams, and work with other managers to ensure consistency and excellence across all training and development efforts.\nManages Learning & Development (L&D) Core programs and cross-office teams, ensuring understanding and articulation of the Firm's L&D strategy, emphasizing key learning points and their relevance to professional growth during sessions.\nCollaborates with other members of People Development, People Strategy, Centers of Excellence, and other departments to align program needs, share best practices, and ensure consistency in learning and development efforts across all initiatives and the Firm.\nMaintains, enhances, implements, and evaluates the core curriculum for associates and counsel, incorporating a balanced mix of programs, experiences, and self-study opportunities and ensuring alignment with the Firm's L&D strategy and long-term vision.\nManages the Business Development Academy in collaboration with Core L&D and BD teams.\nSupports all associate, counsel, and Business Services training activities.\nLeads, implements, and enhances the technical skills (litigation) curricula for associates at all levels and counsel, spearheading needs assessments and evaluation across litigation practice groups and regions.\nServes as the primary liaison to the Litigation Partner Training Committee, incorporating feedback into program development to ensure alignment with the Firm's strategic vision.\nCollaborates with L&D Core Mentorship Manager on program design and implementation, creates strong relationships with Partners and People Teams to effectively promote mentorship program, and stays current on mentorship best practices and industry trends.\nClearly communicates program value and Firm expectations to associates and counsel.\nIdentifies and engages knowledgeable and charismatic instructors, both internal and external, to deliver high-quality sessions.\nMonitors and assesses program effectiveness with data analytics; ensures written feedback is received after program sessions to measure outcomes and shares participant feedback with the Custom Learning and Design Team to track evaluations, generate statistics, and ensure all programs are innovative, effective, and aligned with L&D strategy outcomes.\nConducts follow-ups with teams to gather insights on program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement to enhance sessions, makes real-time adjustments to programs not meeting expectations, and communicates feedback to leadership.\nParticipates in the interviewing, selection and training process.\nMonitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.\nEffectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.\nOversees employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems.\nRecommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.\nDemonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with other.\nQualifications\nExtensive experience in learning and development, including curriculum design, implementation, and program evaluation\nStrategic thinker with a track record of aligning learning initiatives to organizational goals\nStrong understanding of professional development needs for associates at various levels, with the ability to create and refine curriculums incorporating various learning methods\nProven ability to review, evaluate, and implement impactful learning programs using data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices\nExceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and shifting priorities simultaneously\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to engage, develop, and inspire teams and associates\nExperience in managing cross-office teams and fostering collaboration across functions\nStrong facilitation and team leadership skills, with demonstrated experience leading and supervising others\nProficiency in using technology for virtual learnings and discussions, including relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems\nExperience in tracking feedback, analyzing data, and producing actionable enhancements\nCurrent knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and techniques\nFlexibility to travel and to adjust hours as necessary to meet operating and business needs\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's degree\nMinimum of six years of attorney development or related experience in a law firm or professional services environment including supervisory experience\nCulture & Life at Skadden\nWhat makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.\nBenefits\nThe overall well-being of our team is important to us. 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