Associate Lawyer - Lending

Gowling WLG

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of post-call experience in commercial lending and secured financing
  • Demonstrated client management capabilities
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and drafting skills
  • Team-oriented approach to challenging work with clients
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Solid academic credentials

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality legal services
  • Manage client relationships and provide tailored advice
  • Conduct thorough analysis of lending documentation
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Assist in negotiations and closing of lending transactions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health coverage paid 100% by employer
  • Benefits coverage effective from day one for employees and dependents
  • 20 vacation days and flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks after one year of employment
  • Insurance protection for short-term and long-term disability, life, accident, and critical illness
  • Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and internal mental health support
  • Recognition awards and events promoting a collaborative culture
  • Additional perks such as preferred pricing programs and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
PROFILE

Gowling WLG's Toronto office is currently seeking a motivated Associate with 2-5 years of post-call Lending experience with a recognized law firm to join its Lending Group. The successful candidate can expect to work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in commercial lending and secured financing
  • Proven client management skills;
  • Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills;
  • A willingness to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients;
  • Appreciation for time management and organizational skills; and
  • Solid academic credentials.


If you are an associate with the above credentials and looking to make a move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team.

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.

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