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

This senior qualified 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 professional 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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gowling WLG International
📍 Winnipeg