Manager, Recruitment and Professional DevelopmentDentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.Dentons is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026). Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada’s Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.OverviewDentons is seeking a Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development to support the delivery and execution of law student recruitment, law student programming, and associate development initiatives in our Calgary office.Reporting to the Director Talent, Alberta and working closely with the Calgary Office Managing Partner and their leadership team, the Manager, Recruitment and Professional Development, Calgary is responsible for the coordination, administration and implementation of talent programs and processes that support the recruitment, development, integration, retention, and engagement of students and associates. This role is an in-office position.Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Recruitment & Law School EngagementManage and coordinate all aspects of the Calgary law student recruitment process, including scheduling, logistics, application review, participation in interviews, and candidate communicationsSupport recruitment activities, including interviews, careers fairs, student outreach,



Firm events, and law school campus engagement initiativesMaintain relationships with law schools, career services offices, and student organizationsStudent Program ManagementSupport the administration and day-to-day operations of the Calgary student programManage onboarding, orientation, training logistics, and scheduling for summer and articling studentsManage student program logistics, including rotations, evaluations, feedback delivery, hireback processes and development sessionsProvide mentorship and guidance to law students in CalgaryAssociate Professional Development SupportSupport the planning, coordination, and delivery of associate training programs and career development initiativesSupport the Office Managing Partner, Director Talent, Alberta, and the wider management team in the recruitment of associatesSupport Director Talent, Alberta, and Department Managers in identifying underperformance trends and coordinating development planningManage the annual associate performance review process in CalgaryManage the Calgary Associate Mentoring ProgramCollaborate with national teams to support the responsible use of AI and legal technology enablement of our lawyers and in our talent programs, ensuring alignment with Firm policies, data governance standards, and emerging best practicesTalent Processes and Operational SupportCollaborate with the Director Talent, Alberta, in the coordination and execution of associate talent processes, including performance,



promotion, compensation, and bonus decisionsPrepare and implement action plans arising from the Firm's engagement survey, or as required to align with national talent strategyAssist with the preparation, and tracking of the Calgary talent budgetContribute to the implementation of firmwide and regional talent initiativesPromote best-in-class diversity and inclusion outcomes in alignment with our IDEA strategyQualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:A JD or LL.B with 4+ years of legal practice or relevant talent/professional development experienceExperience with student and/or associate recruitment and development (strong asset)Demonstrated interest in talent functions, including people development, performance management, policy development, succession planning, compensation, inclusion and diversity, and recruitmentStrong organizational and project coordination skills, with a high level of attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organizationAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretionA proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.This position is a replacement role.The salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire, promote, and

📌 Manager, Recruitment And Professional Development (Calgary)
🏢 Dentons Canada
📍 Calgary