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.

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