Sr. Director - LEGAL Workforce Training/Strategy (Legal Industry Exp. Req, $165K-$185K) REMOTE

Overview

A remote opportunity is available for a Senior Director of Training & Workforce Strategy with experience in the legal industry. This full-time role requires working Eastern Standard Time hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm EST) and offers a salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 plus an annual bonus and benefits. The position involves leading workforce development programs, training cohorts, and AI-enabled workflow initiatives to support legal professionals serving small and midsize law firms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the strategy and roadmap for legal workforce development and training programs
• Design and enhance learning cohorts across various legal support functions
• Identify law firm needs and translate insights into effective training initiatives
• Review and approve curriculum created by cohort leaders
• Create role playbooks, competency models, and AI-enabled workflows
• Analyze law firm operations to identify capability gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Drive continuous skill development across legal support teams
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and integrate practical use cases into training programs
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and account management teams
• Conduct client discovery to identify challenges and market trends
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure training effectiveness and client impact
• Participate in weekly alignment meetings
• Lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving client value and retention

Requirements

• Deep operational knowledge of law firm functions
• Experience in legal operations, legal consulting, legal staffing, or legal technology
• Proven experience in workforce strategy, training design, and customer discovery
• Strong commercial understanding of client value, retention, and market demand
• Experience utilizing AI tools to enhance workflows and operational efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $165,000 - $185,000 annually
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) with match and cash balance plan

Additional Information

• Location: Remote within the United States (must work EST hours)
• Travel: Approximately 5 trips per year (2-4 days each) for conferences, trade shows, and client visits
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Sponsorship: Not available