Senior Manager, Learning & Development

WeirFoulds LLP

Senior L&D Manager building WeirFoulds’ firm-wide learning strategy for lawyers and business professionals. Developing leadership, career, digital fluency, and AI capability programs.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive learning and development strategies that align with business objectives, while effectively managing learning technologies and external providers. Proven ability to lead leadership development initiatives and evaluate program effectiveness to drive organizational growth.

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Learning And Development StrategyCurriculum DesignLeadership DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Learning FrameworksProgram EvaluationDigital Capability DevelopmentAI AdoptionTalent Development

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringInfluencing Senior LeadersStrategic ThinkingHands-On Execution

Tools & Technologies

Learning TechnologiesPerformance Development ToolsBudget Management Software

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesOrganizational DevelopmentKnowledge-Based OrganizationCorporate AudiencesSuccession Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the firm's learning and development function
Develop and execute a firm-wide learning and development strategy aligned with business and talent objectives
Identify current and future capability requirements across lawyers and business services professionals
Establish a multi-year learning roadmap supporting career progression, leadership development, digital capability, and business performance
Develop learning frameworks, standards, and governance
Advise leadership on development priorities and learning investments
Design structured, staged development frameworks and tailored learning pathways from onboarding through senior leadership
Build development experiences combining formal learning, coaching, mentoring, stretch experiences, and on-the-job development
Design and oversee leadership development initiatives for practice group chairs, people leaders, and emerging leaders
Support coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and high-potential development initiatives
Partner with the AI committee, AI facilitator, Technology, and Professional Development teams on digital fluency and AI capability development
Personally design, develop, and facilitate selected high-impact learning programs
Engage and manage external facilitators, coaches, and learning partners
Build and maintain a network of internal subject matter experts
Partner with Professional Development, Legal Talent, and HR teams on development planning and career growth
Support onboarding, performance development, succession planning, mentorship, and talent acceleration
Establish learning metrics, success measures, and reporting frameworks
Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve offerings
Track participation, engagement, capability growth, and business impact
Manage learning budgets, vendors, and technology platforms
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to learning resources, including the Training Coordinator, internal subject matter experts, and external learning partners
Report to the Chief People Officer and collaborate with firm leadership, practice group leaders, People & Culture, Marketing, Technology, and subject matter experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent development, leadership development, or a related field
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide learning strategies
Demonstrated facilitation experience with leadership, professional services, or corporate audiences
Experience building learning programs from the ground up rather than operating within a mature learning function
Experience leading and developing employees, project teams, or cross-functional stakeholder groups
Strong curriculum design, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving change across complex professional environments
Strong project management and program evaluation capabilities
Experience within a professional services, legal, accounting, consulting, or knowledge-based organization
Experience leading leadership development and high-potential programs
Familiarity with digital capability development, AI adoption, and workforce transformation initiatives
Experience managing learning technologies and external learning providers
Ability to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week
Resume and cover letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Full-time, permanent employment
Core work hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.