Job Description

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 Manager of Technology - Digital Learning & Design is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the execution and delivery of innovative, high-quality digital learning content that drives the firm’s technology adoption goals, while leading, coaching, and managing the Digital Learning Design team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the production, delivery, and quality assurance of all digital learning content supporting firmwide technology initiatives
• Defining and enforcing digital content design standards, including templates, accessibility, and visual identity to maintain consistency and quality
• Managing the firm’s digital learning ecosystem, including the Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Experience Platform (LXP), ensuring seamless integration, and an optimal learner experience
• Partnering with HR Learning & Development, global training leaders, and stakeholders to align digital learning solutions with business and technology priorities
• Evaluating, selecting, and managing AI-enabled tools and content platforms that enhance the efficiency and creativity of learning content production and management
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a geographically dispersed team
• Exhibit forward-thinking and innovative mindset focused on evolving technologies and learning modalities
• Possess excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders and cross- functional partners

And have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Education Technology, Communications, Digital Media, or related field
• Advanced certifications such as ATD, CPTD, PMP, or equivalent, preferably
• A minimum eight (8) years’ experience in adult learning, instructional design, or digital training management
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience leading production teams or managing large-scale digital learning projects
• Proven success managing learning technology implementations, including LMS and LXP systems
• Experience in legal, professional services, or financial sectors, preferably

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.

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Pay Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.