Director Legal Talent Recruitment

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 innovative 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.

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