Lead legal talent strategy at Gowling WLG across Canada, using recruitment and professional development expertise to support Corporate Department associates.

As Director, Legal Talent, you will lead associate recruitment, engagement, retention, career advancement, and performance processes. You will collaborate with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders, Practice Directors, and shared services teams. The position supports legal talent strategies aligned with the Firm’s Strategic Plan and core values across Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Montréal.

Key Responsibilities: Lead lateral associate recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and business cases

Administer associate integration, mentorship, engagement, and career development programs

Manage associate evaluations, compensation reviews, performance metrics, and development plans





Monitor capacity, workloads, complement levels, and balanced legal working teams

Collaborate on strategic talent planning and cutting-edge practice tool deployment

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

Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills

Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities

Bring legal recruitment, talent management, and leadership expertise to advance associate careers throughout Gowling WLG’s Canadian offices.

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