The Organisation

Our client is a leading law firm with a long-standing reputation for advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. They provide practical, commercial advice across complex domestic and international matters. This role is for a proactive Senior Learning & Development Advisor within the HR team, reporting to the HR Director and working closely with Partners, Department Heads, and FMS Directors.

The Opportunity

• Assess firm-wide training needs and design impactful L&D initiatives aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements (SRA, CPD, employment law)
• Develop training materials including presentations, workshops, e-learning modules, and support internal subject matter experts
• Source and manage external training providers and accreditors
• Lead the Talent Academy and oversee the annual training calendar: legal updates, leadership, soft skills, compliance, and professional development
• Manage the LMS, ensuring accurate records and accessible resources
• Ensure mandatory training is implemented and compliance maintained
• Support career development frameworks, SQE and apprenticeship initiatives, and Trainee Solicitor/Apprentice development plans
• Monitor L&D metrics, manage budgets, and evaluate training effectiveness using data-driven insights
• Act as first point of contact for L&D queries and promote a culture of continuous learning
• Collaborate with HR on engagement, diversity & inclusion, and performance management initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an L&D role, ideally in legal or professional services
• Proven ability to deliver training programmes and conduct needs analysis
• Strong knowledge of CPD, SRA requirements, and legal qualifications (including SQE)
• Confident facilitator with excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience with LMS and digital/AI training tools is desirable
• Familiarity with ESG and diversity & inclusion training is advantageous

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sabbaticals after 5 years - 8 weeks at 50% salary
• Cycle to work scheme & wellbeing fund subsidy
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• On-site confidential counsellor
• Generous maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.