Shape Corporate Department talent programs at Gowling WLG with strategic planning, associate development, and performance management expertise across Canada.
This senior professional 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. Shape talent strategies aligned with Department, Practice Group, and Firm objectivesImplement career development, mentorship, training, and associate integration programsProvide career coaching, performance feedback,



and development-plan follow-upReview performance reporting to support leadership decision-makingMonitor budgets for recruitment, training, events, and skilled developmentRequirements: JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdictionAt least five years of law firm lawyer experienceCorporate law experience considered an assetStrategic thinking, analytical strength, and proven problem-solving skillsAbility to influence, build consensus, and drive outcomesApply your legal experience and strategic talent leadership to strengthen associate development within Gowling WLG’s Corporate Department. #

📌 Legal Talent Director Corporate Law (Canada)
🏢 Gowling WLG International
📍 Canada