Lead legal talent strategy at Gowling WLG across Canada, using recruitment and professional development expertise to support Corporate Department associates.
As Director, Legal Talent, you will lead associate recruitment, engagement, retention, career advancement, and performance processes. You will collaborate with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders, Practice Directors, and shared services teams. The position supports legal talent strategies aligned with the Firm’s Strategic Plan and core values across Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Montréal.
Key Responsibilities: Lead lateral associate recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and business cases
Administer associate integration, mentorship, engagement, and career development programs
Manage associate evaluations, compensation reviews, performance metrics, and development plans
Monitor capacity, workloads, complement levels, and balanced legal working teams
Collaborate on strategic talent planning and creative practice tool deployment
Requirements: JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdiction
Minimum five years’ experience as a law firm lawyer
Interest or experience in legal talent management and recruitment
Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Bring legal recruitment, talent management, and leadership expertise to advance associate careers throughout Gowling WLG’s Canadian offices.

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📌 Director Legal Talent Recruitment (Ontario)
🏢 Gowling WLG International
📍 Ontario