PROFILEGowling WLG's Ottawa office is currently seeking a motivated
Associate Lawyer to join its dynamic
Medical Defence general counsel practice group.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2 to 4 years of experience in medical defence, health law, privacy law, or a related field;
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manage a large caseload;
- Experience appearing before various levels of court;
- Exceptional client relationship management skills; and,
- Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills.
The successful candidate will be an associate looking to become part of a thriving practice. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.
BENEFITS/PERKSGowling 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 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
The starting range for this role is
$100,000 to $132,500. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant's year of call, individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.
This position is currently vacant and is open to all candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.
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.
