Associate Lawyer – Insurance

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Gowling WLG's Calgary office is currently seeking a motivated Associate with 4-10 years of post-call insurance litigation experience in-house or with a recognized law firm to join its Insurance and Professional Liability 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 insurance defence and professional liability; 
• 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.

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.