Head of Learning and Development / L&D

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

It starts with our people, which is why we need a Manager, Learning & Development to join our team and lead the development of BCLP's management and leadership capability across Global Business Services and Paralegal populations.

As a newly created role, this position will be responsible for building a comprehensive management curriculum from the ground up, establishing development pathways that enable leaders to effectively manage performance, develop talent, and create high-performing teams. The role will also shape broader professional development offerings that support career growth, operational excellence, and business performance.

Lead the development and implementation of the firm's learning and development strategy for Global Business Services professionals and Paralegals, aligning initiatives with firm and business priorities.
Design and build BCLP's management and leadership development curriculum from the ground up, creating structured learning pathways for new, experienced, and senior managers.
Partner with Global Business Services leaders to identify management capability gaps and develop learning solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and team performance.
Design and deliver engaging learning experiences focused on core management skills, including coaching, feedback, performance management, communication, delegation, and talent development.
Develop broader learning pathways for Business Services and Paralegal populations, covering professional effectiveness, collaboration, client service, commercial awareness, and career development.
Conduct needs analyses and use business and talent data to inform program priorities, curriculum design, and continuous improvement efforts.

Build strong partnerships with business leaders and subject matter experts to ensure learning solutions address evolving business needs and support organizational goals.
Source and manage external learning providers, facilitators, and content partners, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for investment.
Collaborate with colleagues across the People Team to align learning initiatives with broader talent, performance, and career development strategies.
Strong learning design and curriculum development capability.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to partner effectively with senior leaders.
Strong consulting and needs-analysis skills, with the ability to diagnose capability gaps and recommend appropriate development solutions.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information.
Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

5-8 years of experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, or a related field, preferably within a professional services environment.
Proven experience designing and implementing management and leadership development programs.
Experience building learning curricula, development pathways, or capability frameworks from concept through implementation.
Experience managing teams and developing employees, allowing for practical insight into the challenges of leadership, performance management, coaching, and employee engagement.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning measurement methodologies.
Experience managing external learning providers and development partners.
Coaching certification, psychometric accreditation, or leadership coaching experience is desirable.
Familiarity with digital learning platforms is desirable.

Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.

In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.

The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

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