Canadian Legal Talent Strategy Director
Gowling WLG
Drive legal talent strategy at Gowling WLG, using leadership and analytical skills in any Canadian office location.The Director, Legal Talent implements strategic initiatives aligned with Gowling WLG’s Strategic Plan and core values. Working across Canada, this leader supports associates and students through recruitment, development, engagement, retention, mentorship, and career advancement. Success requires collaboration with firm leaders and shared services, plus a focus on innovation, capacity planning, balanced teams, and effective legal talent programs.Key Responsibilities:
Execute legal talent strategies with Department and Practice Group leadersOptimize legal talent processes and programs with innovation teamsMonitor associate complement, capacity, and work allocationProvide reports supporting talent and performance decisionsOversee training, professional development, recruitment, and event expensesRequirements:
JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdictionMinimum five years’ experience as a lawyer in a law firmDemonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, and people management skillsExcellent interpersonal communication and public speaking abilitiesResilience, adaptability, initiative, empathy, and commitment to innovationApply strategic thinking, legal knowledge, and collaborative leadership to advance talent programs across Gowling WLG’s Canadian offices.
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Execute legal talent strategies with Department and Practice Group leadersOptimize legal talent processes and programs with innovation teamsMonitor associate complement, capacity, and work allocationProvide reports supporting talent and performance decisionsOversee training, professional development, recruitment, and event expensesRequirements:
JD or Bachelor’s degree in law, depending on jurisdictionMinimum five years’ experience as a lawyer in a law firmDemonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, and people management skillsExcellent interpersonal communication and public speaking abilitiesResilience, adaptability, initiative, empathy, and commitment to innovationApply strategic thinking, legal knowledge, and collaborative leadership to advance talent programs across Gowling WLG’s Canadian offices.
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