Associate - Recovery Services (Litigation)
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- The successful candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in litigation and advocacy.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-senior associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.
The successful candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.
As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.
If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.
This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external 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.
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.
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.
GOWLING WLG HAMILTON
Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-senior associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.
The successful candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.
As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.
If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.
This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external 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.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Handle litigation and advocacy work within the Recovery Services group, including sophisticated matters for business clients. Collaborate with teammates and mentors to provide timely, focused, practical advice and exceptional client service.
Requirements
The role seeks a mid-senior associate lawyer with 4–6 years of litigation and advocacy experience; financial services or collections litigation experience is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate client management, analytical, communication, and drafting skills, and be prepared to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills
- Litigation
- Advocacy
- Financial Services Litigation
- Collections Litigation
- Client Management
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Legal Drafting
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Recovery Services
- Litigation
- Advocacy
- Financial Services Litigation
- Collections Litigation
- Client Management
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Team Environment
- Client Service
- Legal Advice
- Associate Lawyer
- Law Practice