Manager, Corporate Services

Gowling WLG • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

The Gowling WLG team comprises seasoned professionals and support staff who are well-versed in Corporate Finance, M&A, Securities and Tax Law. We are consistently ranked as a leading global firm in the top legal directory listings, and our dedicated legal professionals have been recognized for their experience and success in handling complex deals. From local startups to global powerhouses, we offer unparalleled expertise and efficient service that covers a full range of corporate and commercial law matters. Our team is equipped to handle everything from landmark transactions and major reorganizations to routine business filings and agreements.

Our Manager, Corporate Services will oversee the day to day operations of the Corporate Services Department which includes providing leadership, management, and direction to the law clerks, and the legal administrative assistant. This position continues to play a role in client and matter management, acting as the subject matter expert and mentor with unique inquiries, escalations, and corporate services projects.
The successful candidate will be an excellent leader and mentor, with a proven skillset and passion for Corporate Finance, M&A, Securities and Tax Law.

Requirements

• A Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered;
• Eight years of demonstrated experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, Securities and Tax Law, and three years of supervisory experience is preferred;
• Experience with Athennian is preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Corporate Services Department, business law department leaders, and other firm members with the aptitude and business acumen to understand, appreciate and take care of client’s needs in a professional and courteous manner;
• Demonstrated experience of building relationships, gaining deep industry knowledge and providing proactive and responsive solutions to business needs;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate, work collaboratively, and mentor others;
• Ability to work under urgent deadlines and manage time effectively;
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and teamwork skills;
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities for the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level operational, strategic, and administrative support for the Corporate Services Department;
• Manage work allocation and workflow between the corporate law clerks, and the legal administrative assistant;
• Responsible for talent management of the Corporate Services Department which includes learning and development, performance, team management, onboarding and recruitment;
• Coaches and mentors the corporate law clerks and legal administrative assistant in day to day client work;
• Leads teams to support key national, and provincial focused projects including but not limited to process standardization and transformation, digitization of the practice group, practice specific systems support and implementation;
• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and delivering reports that provide insights into performance, trends, and challenges of various aspects of the department operations and projects;
• Works with other national teams to implement legislative changes within the Corporate Services Department to ensure compliance with federal and provincial business law guidelines;
• Maintains a client workload with a reduced annual billable hours target;
• Attends meetings with professionals and clients to take instructions, obtain required information, review corporate records, compile information, report on status and recommend course of action;
• Assists with and supports closings, transactions, and the management of key projects;
• Assists with the preparation of all documentation within the scope of the Corporate Services Department;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree