Learning and Development Manager

Learning and Development Manager  

Seeking an ambitious and high performing Learning and Development Manager 

ALN KENYA | ANJARWALLA & KHANNA

ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP (ALN Kenya) is one of the leading corporate law firms in Kenya and is the largest full-service corporate law firm in East Africa with over 100 lawyers. ALN Kenya has offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and affiliate offices in Dubai (ALN UAE | Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota (AC&H) and Tanzania (ALN Tanzania | A&K Tanzania) which provide corporate and commercial legal services. ALN Kenya is well-positioned to provide comprehensive legal advice to local, regional and international clients.

ALN Kenya has been widely recognised as a leader by top directories and institutions. The firm has won various international awards, including the 'African Law Firm of the Year – Large Practice' award at the African Legal Awards five times since the launch of the award in 2013, including in 2020. This prestigious award recognises the firm's excellence, achievements and innovation from within Africa's legal community. ALN Kenya is also ranked in 'Band 1' in Kenya by various legal guides, including Chambers Global, IFLR1000, and Legal 500.

ALN Kenya is the founding member of ALN, an alliance of leading corporate law firms currently in fourteen key African jurisdictions and the UAE, providing seamless and effective legal, advisory and transactional services across the continent. ALN has a presence in Francophone, Anglophone, and Arabic-speaking Africa: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. ALN also has a regional office in Dubai, UAE, which serves as a gateway to the Gulf region and beyond.

Role overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and evaluating innovative learning and development initiatives for our client-facing and business services professionals.

The L&D Manager will be responsible for managing the AKI Group's learning programme to inculcate a learning culture and ensure that the staff is trained through internal and external training programs.

Roles and responsibilities:

In more detail, the core areas of responsibility include:

• Designing and delivering cutting-edge learning programs that equip our people with the skills and knowledge to excel at every stage of their careers.
• Working closely with the leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning whilst focusing on performance outcomes.
• Working closely with the Partners, Heads of Department and the People & Culture department to identify learning and development needs and priorities and thereafter design, develop and implement a learning and development framework.
• Work closely with the wider ALN to disseminate training and share best practice across our alliance of law firms in Africa.
• Staying abreast of global legal industry learning and development trends and incorporating innovative learning approaches to trainings.
• Utilising data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of learning programs and ensure a strong return on the L&D investment.
• Working closely with the ALN Academy for relevant trainings and knowledge management initiatives as required from time to time. ALN Academy is a charity affiliated to A&K, established to promote the rule of law in Africa by providing capacity building and quality legal training for governments, private practitioners and students.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement by promoting and facilitating internal and external learning opportunities.

Experience and personal qualities:

This role will require an experienced learning and development professional with the highest levels of commitment. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated hard worker looking to join an experienced team supporting a multi-disciplinary organisation with extended geographical reach. 

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a dynamic learning and development department preferably within a dynamic professional services environment or consulting firm.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies and training delivery techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and engaging learning solutions.

The following personal qualities are preferred:

• Must have excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of self-improvement and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to the ALN's mission and strong ethical integrity.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with potential travel within our regional offices. 

How to apply:

If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please submit your application A&K/LDM/KM/25 before 6:00 p.m. (EAT) Friday, 7 November 2025.