Lead legal talent management at Gowling WLG across Canada, applying recruitment and career development expertise to support Corporate associates.
As Director, Legal Talent, you will guide associate recruitment, engagement, retention, performance, and career advancement across Canadian offices. The role partners with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders, Practice Directors, Learning and Development, and AI, Innovation and Knowledge teams. You will align talent initiatives with the Firm’s Strategic Plan while supporting effective programs, resources, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities: Lead associate recruitment, integration, engagement, retention, and career advancement initiatives
Administer career development, mentorship, evaluation, and compensation processes
Monitor associate capacity, workloads, performance, and career progression




Deliver learning paths, training programs, coaching, and performance feedback
Shape legal talent strategies with firm and practice leaders
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
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strategic, analytical, organized, adaptable, and results-oriented approach
Bring legal experience, talent strategy, and leadership skills to advance associate development at Gowling WLG across Canada.

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📌 Director Legal Talent Management (Ontario)
🏢 Gowling WLG
📍 Ontario