Associate Lawyer - Medical Defence at Gowling WLG

Date: 9 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Full time
About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

Gowling WLG’s Calgary office is currently seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer with 3-6 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.

Qualifications

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.

The successful candidate will be a mid to senior level associate looking to become part of a thriving practice.

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
  • Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
  • 20 vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
  • Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
  • Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
  • Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
  • Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses, and more

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested candidates should forward their resume, along with a cover letter, and law school transcripts, in confidence via the career page on our website.

This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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