Associate – Medical Defence

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

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

When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

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.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks / paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

OPPORTUNITY

Gowling WLG’s Calgary office is currently seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer with 4-6 years of litigation experience to join its Medical Defence Group. The successful candidate can expect to work closely with strong teammates, senior advocates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Experience in Health Law, Dispute Resolution & Advocacy would be an asset;
• Proven client management skills;
• Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills; and,
• A willingness to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.

If you are a senior lawyer with litigation experience looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.

Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities.

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.