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Position Summary

We areseekinga highly organized and detail-oriented CLE Specialist to oversee the firm's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, compliance, and administration as well as advise our lawyers on licensing compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Learning & Development, this role will manage CLE tracking, accreditation through CE Manager (Micron), and client- and attorney-facing CLE initiatives, including collaboration with practice groups, the Learning & Development team, Marketing & Business Development, and the Alumni team. The CLE Specialist will also support firm-led conferences, troubleshoot attorney licensing questions, and ensure all CLE programming aligns with regulatory standards and the firm's strategicobjectives.Finally, the CLE specialist will also partner with our managing attorney's office to support attorneys in obtaining and maintaining their licensure and bar admissions in relevant jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the firm's CLE compliance expert, tracking attorney requirements andmaintainingaccuraterecords in CE Manager (Micron).
• Maintain working knowledge of NY & CA CLE rules (including credit types, reporting periods, carryover, exemptions, and recordkeeping requirements).
• Manage end-to-end CLE programlogisticsfor in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs, including accreditation submissions, materials, AV requirements, and post-session recording prep for CE Manager (Micron) upload.
• Prepare statistical and year-end reports for CLE Boards in jurisdictions where the firm maintains accredited provider status, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Partner with Learning & Development, Marketing, Business Development, and the Alumni team to maintain a library of external and internal-facing CLE programs to support business development and internal learning objectives and support firm-led conferences requiring CLE.
• Develop and implement CLE strategies to enhance compliance, professional development, and client engagement.
• Respond to attorney inquiriesregardingCLE compliance, licensing, and jurisdiction-specific regulations.
• Provide training to summer associates and first-year associates on admissions procedures and supporting admissions applications, where needed.
• Liaise with the bar or licensing authorities in various states on behalf of firm lawyers where required.
• Help to maintain attorney CLE records for audit and regulatory purposes, as well as creating accounts for new attorneys, acquiring CLE records for laterally hired attorneys, and deactivating departing attorney accounts. Prepare/provide departure CLE records for departing attorneys.
• Run CLE overviews and provide guidance to attorneys and business services assistants on how to access and use CLE resources.
• Serve as the point of contact for CLE-related vendors and platforms (LMS/on-demand hosting, webinar tools, evaluation tools).Develop and update the firm's CLE SharePoint site with relevant resources and program information.
• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance CLE administration and client service.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor'sdegreerequired.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in CLE administration or legal professional development and/or attorney licensing, preferably in a large law firm or legal services organization.
• In-depth knowledge of CLE accreditation requirements and compliance standards across multiplejurisdictions.
• Proficiencyin CE Manager (Micron) or similar CLE management platforms.
• Experience designing and executing client-facing CLE programs.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, SharePoint, and hybrid learning technologies.
• Experience supporting firm-led conferences or legal events with CLE requirements.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational accuracy.
• Professionalism, discretion, and judgment in handling confidential information.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California or reporting to someone in those states, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the States of New York and California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $100,000.

EEO Statement
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Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Freshfields US LLP
Freshfields US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com , or you can send your resume to BusinessServicesRecruitment@Freshfields.com , or you can call us at +1-212-277-4000.