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

In House
Senior Trial Counsel
TD Insurance is seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to join its growing team as Senior Trial Counsel. You will be responsible for leading on complex insurance defense, tort and no-fault accident benefits matters, and will manage cases from inception through trial. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive litigation experience and proven management and strategic planning abilities.

Partner
Commercial Litigation
Our client, a leading firm, is seeking a commercial litigation partner with a portable practice to join their team in Toronto, either with their own litigation group or with the desire to build one. The ideal candidate will have broad commercial litigation experience, including appearances before all levels of court. This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile and growing firm and be an integral part of their leadership team.

Partner
Corporate Tax
A leading Western Canadian firm is actively seeking an experienced corporate tax lawyer to join its expanding team in Toronto or Calgary. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in complex, high-level tax planning for owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience advising on planning and transactional matters. A portable book of business is not required—just strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit.
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