ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt 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 the 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 support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.GOWLING WLG HAMILTONConveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.OPPORTUNITIESThe Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group and contribute to one of the most disruptive partnerships between research, the law and private industry anywhere in the world.The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in engineering sciences such as mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have at least 2-3 years experience as a registered agent drafting and prosecuting patent applications within this subject matter field.APPLICATION DETAILSGowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.Interested candidates should forward their resumes, in confidence via the career page on our website:Gowling WLG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
