Senior Manager, Learning & Development – EMEA
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£52,900
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- Likely 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 55% match
- Likely 2322 (Education managers) · 23% match
- Ineligible 3574 (Other vocational and industrial trainers) · 7% match
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
2322 Education managers Also possible | £33,400 | £35,100 | £39,500 | £43,900 |
3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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About the role
At White & Case, our longstanding dedication to fairness, belonging and professional growth comes to life through our Engagement & Development function. It reflects our commitment to fostering a global workplace culture where our people feel connected, supported and empowered to develop meaningful careers. Led by our Chief Engagement & Development Officer and guided by our Partner-led Engagement & Development Committee, this function ensures coordinated, impactful and accessible programming Firmwide — strengthening performance, enhancing leadership capabilities and reinforcing our shared sense of community.
Position Summary
As Senior Manager, Learning & Development – EMEA , you will lead the continued development of our regional learning and development offering in support of the Firm’s 2028 strategy and longer-term ambitions. You will define and deliver strategic learning priorities that strengthen capability, support career growth and create a meaningful employee experience for lawyers and business services professionals across EMEA.
This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence how we develop talent across a large, complex and internationally connected region. Partnering with senior leaders across the Firm, you will understand business needs, shape practical solutions and deliver measurable impact. Your work will span formal and informal learning, using in-person and virtual classrooms, digital learning, coaching, mentoring and collaborative approaches.
The role includes leading an EMEA Learning & Development team of six colleagues across Brussels, Germany and London, as well as overseeing the regional learning portfolio across 25 EMEA offices. Working as part of one global team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in the People Team, Engagement team, practice groups, professional support lawyer community, Innovation team and other global functions.
Department Overview
Position Summary
As Senior Manager, Learning & Development – EMEA , you will lead the continued development of our regional learning and development offering in support of the Firm’s 2028 strategy and longer-term ambitions. You will define and deliver strategic learning priorities that strengthen capability, support career growth and create a meaningful employee experience for lawyers and business services professionals across EMEA.
This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence how we develop talent across a large, complex and internationally connected region. Partnering with senior leaders across the Firm, you will understand business needs, shape practical solutions and deliver measurable impact. Your work will span formal and informal learning, using in-person and virtual classrooms, digital learning, coaching, mentoring and collaborative approaches.
The role includes leading an EMEA Learning & Development team of six colleagues across Brussels, Germany and London, as well as overseeing the regional learning portfolio across 25 EMEA offices. Working as part of one global team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in the People Team, Engagement team, practice groups, professional support lawyer community, Innovation team and other global functions.
Department Overview
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At White & Case, our longstanding dedication to fairness, belonging and professional growth comes to life through our Engagement & Development function. It reflects our commitment to fostering a global workplace culture where our people feel connected, supported and empowered to develop meaningful careers. Led by our Chief Engagement & Development Officer and guided by our Partner-led Engagement & Development Committee, this function ensures coordinated, impactful and accessible programming Firmwide — strengthening performance, enhancing leadership capabilities and reinforcing our shared sense of community.
Duties And Responsibilities
Global Responsibilities:
Duties And Responsibilities
Global Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the Engagement & Development strategy as a regional leader within the global Learning & Development leadership team.
- Shape global learning programs and initiatives, bringing together stakeholder input from across our international network.
- Lead global projects, as needed, working in a matrixed structure and being supported by other members of the Engagement & Development team who report to you by project.
- Partner with global functional leaders across Talent, People, Knowledge, Benefits and other teams to align Learning & Development priorities with wider Firm strategy.
- Ensure global L&D initiatives reflect and reinforce Firm values, culture and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to global governance of learning standards, including evaluation frameworks, quality benchmarks and core curricula.
- Represent EMEA in global L&D forums and decision-making, ensuring regional perspectives inform global design and implementation.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality deployment of the firm’s globally designed projects and programs into the region.
- Develop and maintain a regional curriculum that meets the needs of local practice groups and business services functions.
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- Lead the EMEA L&D team based in three locations, developing their talent in a high stretch, high support environment.
- Liaise closely with the Engagement team colleagues to ensure that business partnering activities are aligned and Engagement and L&D activities are complementary.
- Business partner on one-off bespoke projects where necessary.
- Lead individual learning programs from a design and delivery perspective, ensuring effective evaluation.
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- 10+ years’ experience in developing and delivering training, instructional design and developing learning solutions.
- Masters degree preferred. Advanced degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Organizational Development or related field, useful.
- Professional services experience, especially in a law firm, preferred.
- Coaching qualification desirable.
- A range of Psychometric qualifications (Hogan, DiSC, Lumina, preferred).
- Demonstrated exceptional quality of writing, with the ability to skillfully craft influential messages to gain buy-in across audiences.
- Significant experience of leading complex L&D departments in a global setting, in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent instructional design skills as well as facilitation and presentations skills in-person, hybrid and virtual, especially for a senior audience.
- Significant experience in organisational change programs.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and follow-through on assignments. Strong organization skills.
- Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
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- This role is based in London.
- Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a requirement for 4 days (Monday – Thursday) in the office per week.
Chief Engagement & Development Officer
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sampleSOC 1136
- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
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