Associate Lawyer - Medical Defence

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$100,000–$132,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Associate Lawyer will join the Medical Defence practice group to manage a large caseload independently. Responsibilities include appearing before various levels of court and maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Job details

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. APPLICATION DETAILS Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=44e55e56-7ae1-4f8f-a30a-ce7af37c1ae6&ccId=1224285855_693&lang=en_CA&source=CC4&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter] on our website. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 2 to 4 years of experience in medical defence, health law, or privacy law. Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills are required, with bilingualism in English and French considered an asset.