Direct associate development and recruitment at Gowling WLG, combining legal experience, coaching, and relationship building across Canadian offices.

As Director, Legal Talent, you will support associates and students through integration, engagement, retention, career advancement, and recruitment initiatives. You will work closely with firm leaders and collaborate with Learning and Development, Finance, AI, Innovation and Knowledge, Operations, and other teams. The role is open across Gowling WLG’s Canadian locations, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Montréal.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build relationships with associates and students across the Corporate Department
- Deliver training, guidance, coaching, feedback, and mentorship support
- Support lateral associate onboarding and integration into the Firm




- Coordinate recruitment needs, capacity planning, and associate complement monitoring
- Partner on process optimization and innovation in legal talent programs

Requirements:

- Law degree or Bachelor’s degree in law, as applicable
- Five years minimum practicing as a lawyer in a law firm
- Recruitment or career development experience, or desire to build it
- Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills
- Diplomacy, confidentiality, adaptability, initiative, and accountability

Use your legal background, coaching ability, and recruitment expertise to guide associate success at Gowling WLG.

📌 Associate Development and Recruitment Director (Vancouver)
🏢 Gowling WLG International
📍 Vancouver