Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

McInnes Cooper | Atlantic Canada | Hybrid

Our people are the heart and soul of our firm. We are dedicated to continuously evolving and enriching their experience, fueling their growth and development. By empowering our team, we drive success for them, our firm, and our clients. - McInnes Cooper

McInnes Cooper (MC), founded in 1859, has a rich history of delivering the highest standard of legal work across a range of industries. With over 165 years in business, the firm has continually evolved to meet the needs of its clients, leveraging multidisciplinary teams with the breadth of experience to provide exceptional service. Today, McInnes Cooper continues to serve as a trusted legal advisor, dedicated to fostering the long-term success of its clients, both locally and globally.

Are you a forward-thinking learning leader who is passionate about building something exceptional from the ground up? McInnes Cooper is seeking a Senior Manager, Learning & Development to design and lead a firm-wide learning and development strategy that strengthens skills and capabilities, accelerates professional growth, and supports the firm's evolving business objectives. Reporting to the Managing Director, People & Culture, this is a high-impact role that will shape the future of learning and development across one of Atlantic Canada's most respected law firms.

As the Senior Manager, Learning & Development, you will develop and implement a long-term strategy that embeds continuous learning and professional development into the firm's culture. You will work closely with firm leaders and practice coaches to design engaging, inclusive, and results-driven programs that support all stages of professional development, from onboarding to leadership excellence. You will bring clarity and structure to the firm's learning ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business priorities and consistency across all offices. With a keen eye for innovation, you will leverage technology, data, and best practices to deliver high-quality learning experiences that drive measurable impact.

This role offers the opportunity to influence change at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in program design and delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in adult learning and development, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a matrixed, multi-office environment. You are a confident facilitator and coach, capable of engaging senior leaders and teams alike, with a proven track record of creating learning programs that deliver tangible business outcomes.

McInnes Cooper is looking for an experienced learning professional who is curious, creative, and highly collaborative, someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by the opportunity to build a best-in-class learning function that enables the firm's people to do their best work.

To learn more about McInnes Cooper, please visit: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/

Please submit your resume online by clicking "Apply." For more information, contact Madyson MacIntyre confidentially at [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from the following under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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