We Are Lawyers Who Understand Lawyers
The Heller Group Legal and Executive Search is a Toronto based legal recruitment firm specializing in the placement of lawyers. We attract top legal talent across Canada and internationally. Our legal recruiters are all experienced lawyers who provide a deep understanding of the legal search and recruitment process to law firms and corporations seeking to add a lawyer to their organization, or to candidates contemplating a career move. The Heller Group’s experienced legal recruitment professionals and our comprehensive process, which includes headhunting and over 20 years of experience, distinguish us from other recruiters. As a leading Canadian legal recruitment agency, our headhunters are renowned for service excellence and focusing on finding the right fit for our clients and candidates. Read what our clients and candidates say about us.
Featured Opportunities
Partner
Energy Law
A leading international firm is actively looking to expand its dynamic Toronto team by adding a partner or group with deep expertise in energy-sector transactional and regulatory matters. Ideal candidates will bring a partial to full book of business and a proven track record in the field. This is a standout opportunity to join a nationally recognized energy practice and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s growth in Toronto.
Partner
Estate Planning
Our client, a strong, entrepreneurial firm in Toronto, is seeking a wills and estates planning partner to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex estate and trust planning, as well as estate administration, for high net-worth individuals and a partial book of business. The firm offers well-established practice groups to complement this area and an excellent platform to grow your practice.
Associate
Family Law
Our client, a reputable firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking to add family law talent at both the partner and associate levels. Partners with a minimum of 8 years of experience in family law and a partial book of business will find an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role—mentoring junior lawyers and expanding their practice in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Associates should have at least 5 years of family law experience and a strong foundation in client management.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At The Heller Group, we know that diversity is key to building a strong and successful organization and we recognize the important role that inclusive hiring practices play in achieving a diverse workforce. This is why we have committed to partnering with our clients to promote diversity and inclusion best practices throughout all our searches. We believe that diversity and inclusion efforts have to go beyond just a statement. With this in mind, we have taken active measures to ensure our practices promote inclusive hiring practices through the following initiatives:
- Education of our Consultants
- Inclusivity Informed Interview Practices
- Thoughtful and Unbiased Job Descriptions
Latest From The Blog
Who’s Hiring? A Closer Look at Trends in the Legal Market
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, and in the face of sustained inflation and rising interest rates, staying abreast of market trends is crucial for both seasoned lawyers and those embarking on their legal careers. We delve into the latest market trends, with a focus on the notable rise in demand for lawyers in practice areas including municipal law, planning and development, charity law and increased demand for commercial lawyers from our in-house clients.
An Inspiring Evening: The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala
This October, The Heller Group was thrilled to again sponsor the Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala which featured its much-anticipated keynote speaker, Lisa LaFlamme. The event brought together over three hundred members of our legal community to celebrate the experiences of being a woman in law and to support Canadian Woman for Women in Afghanistan.
Asking the Right Questions: How to Have More Meaningful Conversations about DE&I
We spend a significant amount of time at work and therefore ensuring that a prospective employer promotes a culture that you believe in is an important ingredient to long-term job satisfaction. Evaluating an organization or firm’s perspective on and commitment to DE&I is a great place to start in determining what kind of culture or values you can expect to see if you were to start there as an employee.
