Manager, Learning and Development

Norton Rose Fulbright

Manager of Learning and Development managing training initiatives for US lawyers and employees at Norton Rose Fulbright. Overseeing the design and delivery of professional skills training programs.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the firm’s learning and development initiatives and programs for the US lawyers and employees
Focus on planning, tailoring, and delivering professional skills training programs
Develop and implement approaches to enhance the skills of partners, lawyers, and business service professional employees
Design and deliver performance development and business skills learning and programs
Develop, administer and deliver US training programs, live and virtual
Collaborate with subject matter experts regarding program content
Work with Directors, C-level leaders, and Team Leaders to monitor progress and identify developmental needs
Manage professional development programs from design to implementation
Update program content for relevance
Identify opportunities to leverage technology and AI for efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in learning and development, classroom training, organizational development, or legal industry roles
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience in learning and development, classroom training, organizational development, or legal industry roles
At least 1 year of direct people-management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate in PowerPoint preferred
Familiar with use of online presentation platforms (Microsoft Teams or Zoom)
Experience with a Learning Management System preferred
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
Excellent client service skills
Strong organization and time management/project management skills
Integrity and good judgment when handling confidential information
Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems, recommend and implement solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to three medical plans
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Pre-tax benefits (health savings and flexible spending accounts)
401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible
Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys
Competitive paid time off plan (minimum of 20 days off)
Generous paid parental leave benefit (minimum of 14 weeks)
11 Firm holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

learning and developmentclassroom trainingorganizational developmentprogram designperformance developmentbusiness skills trainingpeople managementproblem analysissolution implementation

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsclient service skillsorganization skillstime managementproject managementintegrityjudgment