Director of Associate and Student Programs

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

About Gowling WLG

We are a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged, and empowered. We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director, Associate & Student Programs to join our fast-paced Legal Talent team. The successful candidate will report to the office's General Manager and the National Director of Legal Talent and will play a key role in directing the associate and articling & summer student programs for the Calgary office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage integration, engagement, retention, and career advancement initiatives for associates and students.
  • Implement and administer career development programs for Associates and assist in goal setting and follow-up for accountability.
  • Implement and administer the Firm's mentorship program for associates.
  • Manage and administer the associate evaluation and compensation review processes, in conjunction with the Office Management Committee.
  • Support associate recruitment initiatives by working with Practice Group Leaders and the Office Managing Partner to determine lateral hiring requirements, manage the recruitment process, prepare business cases for associate hires, etc.
  • Work with Office Managing Partner and Practice Group Leaders as appropriate to help ensure that associates are on track for success and are meeting or exceeding billable targets.
  • Assist as needed with associate meetings, professional secondments, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain oversight and accountability for the entire life cycle of the law student experience for summer and articling Students, including recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, evaluation, and hire-back processes, etc.
  • Lead the law student recruitment efforts for the office, including building and growing our Gowling WLG brand with law schools, being the law school liaison, and acting as the key firm representative for law students interested in joining our firm.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in law.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm.
  • Prior experience in or a desire to build a career in legal talent management with demonstrated interest in, or previous experience supporting recruitment and professional development.
  • Exceptional people management and leadership skills with an ability to motivate others, work collaboratively, coach, counsel, train, and develop others.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a comfort with public speaking.
  • Relationship building with all levels of stakeholders.
  • Strong project management, time management, administrative, and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize, plan, and implement numerous projects, programs, and special events.
  • Results-oriented with a sense of ownership and accountability for projects and tasks.
  • Strong work ethic, with the ability to take initiative.
  • Ability to be diplomatic and maintain confidentiality when faced with sensitive matters.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.
  • Flexibility with the ability to adapt to change.

About Gowling WLG

We are a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. We pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion, and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged, and empowered. We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Why Gowling WLG?

We offer a hybrid work environment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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