Shape Corporate Department talent programs for Gowling WLG associates across Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Montréal.

This senior professional manager leads legal talent initiatives across all Canadian offices, working closely with Department and Practice Group leadership.

Responsibilities span lateral recruitment, associate onboarding, career development, mentorship, performance management, compensation reviews, and career progression. The Director also collaborates with Finance, People and Culture, Business Development and Marketing, Information Technology and AI, Innovation and Knowledge, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead lateral associate sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and business cases
- Support onboarding and integration for lateral associates across practice groups
- Track development goals,



performance metrics, and career progression
- Manage associate and student program budgets and expenses
- Identify talent needs and develop aligned talent plans

Requirements:
- JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdiction
- At least five years’ experience practicing as a law firm lawyer
- Corporate law experience considered an asset
- Project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence, build consensus, and maintain confidentiality

Use legal practice experience and talent leadership to strengthen Corporate associate recruitment, performance, and progression at Gowling WLG.

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