Shape Corporate Department talent programs at Gowling WLG with strategic planning, associate development, and performance management expertise across Canada.

This senior skilled manager leads legal talent initiatives for associates across Gowling WLG’s offices. The Director partners with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders, Practice Directors, and shared services teams. The work includes recruitment, integration, mentorship, workload monitoring, career coaching, evaluations, compensation reviews, and progress tracking. Candidates may work from Canadian offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, or Montréal.

Key Responsibilities:
Shape talent strategies aligned with Department, Practice Group, and Firm objectives
Implement career development, mentorship, training, and associate integration programs
Provide career coaching,



performance feedback, and development-plan follow-up
Review performance reporting to support leadership decision-making
Monitor budgets for recruitment, training, events, and career development

Requirements:
JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdiction
At least five years of law firm lawyer experience
Corporate law experience considered an asset
Strategic thinking, analytical strength, and proven problem-solving skills
Ability to influence, build consensus, and drive outcomes

Apply your legal experience and strategic talent leadership to strengthen associate development within Gowling WLG’s Corporate Department.

📌 Legal Talent Director Corporate Law Vancouver
🏢 Gowling WLG International
📍 Vancouver