Associate Lawyer - Medical Defence

Gowling WLG International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Mental health coverage

Lifestyle allowance

Dependent benefits from day one

Vacation days

Hybrid work

Parental leave top-up

Disability insurance

Life/Accident insurance

EAP program

Mental Health First Aid network

Recognition awards

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Gowling WLG's Ottawa office is 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, with the ability to work independently and manage a large caseload.

Experience appearing before various levels of court, exceptional client relationship management skills, and strong analytical, communication, and drafting abilities are

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the medical defence and health law practice with client matters.
• Manage and develop a large caseload with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Appear before various levels of court as part of litigation matters.
• Draft legal submissions, memoranda, and correspondence to clients and courts.

Skills

Medical defence

Health law

Privacy law

Independence

Court appearances

Client relationship management

Legal drafting

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.

PROFILE

Gowling 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.

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 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.

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.