The Firm
Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress.
The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool,, representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services.
The firm's ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing. Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings). All of its cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients.
KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2024. This follows our success in 2023 where we received a commendation for 'Litigation Boutique Firm of the Year' at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and won the Race Equality Initiative of the Year at the 2023 Women & Diversity in Law Awards.
The Role
As the Learning & Development (L&D) Manager you will be responsible for the design and delivery of learning programmes, ensuring all employees have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively and enable KP Law to meet its organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Development Strategy & Delivery
* Working with the Head of HR and Senior Management Team, design, deliver and embed a comprehensive L&D framework aligned to the firm's Competency and Legal Skills Frameworks and business strategy.
* Develop tailored development pathways for all staff across Legal and Operational teams.
* Monitor the effectiveness of learning initiatives
and continuously improve programmes based on feedback and outcomes.
Onboarding & Induction
* Further develop and coordinate the firm's onboarding programme to ensure a consistent and engaging introduction to the firm's culture, expectations, and systems.
* Deliver induction training and ensure smooth transition of new joiners into the business.
Compliance & Risk
* Partner with Risk & Compliance to develop, deliver, and embed mandatory training across the firm.
* Ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Continuing Competence requirements, maintaining accurate records and monitoring completion.
Systems & Technology Training
* Partner with Business Solutions to design and deliver engaging training programmes to support system adoption and digital skills development.
* Work closely with the Adoption Manager to deliver structured rollouts for new platforms or features, ensuring effective change readiness and user adoption.
Lawyer & Trainee Development
* Partner with the Senior Management Team to evolve and deliver the Lawyer Development Programme, ensuring clear pathways for career progression.
* Collaborate with the Training Principal to enhance and standardise the Trainee Development Programme across practice groups, ensuring consistency of experience and alignment to professional development standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong relationships with Partners, Managers and staff to understand learning needs and drive a culture of continuous development.
* Act as a trusted adviser on learning initiatives, emerging trends and best practices in professional development.
Supplier & Budget Management
* Manage L&D suppliers, contracts and associated budgets
* Drive value through supplier relationships and ensuring maximum return on investment for all L&D costs
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Proven experience in an L&D role within a law firm or professional services environment.
* Strong understanding of SRA Continuing Competence requirements and professional training compliance obligations.
* Track record of designing and embedding development frameworks and pathways.
* Experience delivering engaging onboarding, compliance, and systems training.
* Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
* Practical knowledge of L&D evaluation methods and data-driven improvement.
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent.
* Experience supporting trainee solicitor development and working with a Training Principal.
* Exposure to digital learning tools and blended learning approaches.
* Experience in change management and supporting systems adoption
Equal Opportunities
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
Our Values
At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Our Values:
Excellence in Everything
* We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do.
* We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise.
* We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
Together We Achieve More
* We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results.
* We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
* We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other's achievements.
There's Always a Way
* We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions.
* We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome.
* We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate.
Our Benefits
* We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme
* Company contributory pension scheme
* Hybrid working
* Life assurance
* Cash-back healthcare scheme
* Enhanced family friendly polices
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Subsidised gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Staff referral scheme