Associate Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

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 commercial litigation experience to join its dynamic Advocacy Group. The candidate will work closely with strong teammates, senior advocates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.
Qualifications  The ideal candidate must have experience in commercial litigation, 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.
If you are a mid‑level or senior associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.
Benefits / Perks   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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