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
Commercial Litigation
Our client, a leading western Canadian firm, is seeking a commercial litigation lawyer with at least 7 years of broad experience and a partial practice to join their team in Toronto. In addition to strong commercial litigation experience, the ideal candidate will have some experience with employment law matters. Experience with regulatory and administrative matters, and a willingness to work on cross-provincial litigation will be an asset. This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile firm and be an integral part of the growing Toronto office.
Partner
Estate Planning
Our client, a strong, entrepreneurial full-service firm in Toronto, is seeking a wills and estates planning partner. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex estate and trust planning, as well as estate administration. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in the group.
In House
Counsel
Randstad is seeking a bilingual employment lawyer to join its Canadian legal team as Employment Counsel & Privacy Officer. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the successful candidate will join a hybrid working environment in either Montreal or Toronto and will be comfortable working in both official languages. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience advising management-side clients on a broad range of employment law matters. Prior experience as a privacy officer would be considered a strong asset.
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
Reducing Bias in the Interview Process
Traditional interviews can be prone to bias, may not provide a complete picture of the candidate’s abilities, and may not be a reliable predictor of job performance. As a result, organizations may benefit from using additional assessment tools, such as competency or behavioural interviews, to supplement traditional interviews and gain a more accurate assessment of candidates and reduce bias.
Beating the “Winter Blues” and Hope for an Early Spring
We know that this time of year can feel dreary and dull for many. We have set out below some helpful tips for staying positive during this season, also referred to as "False Spring”
What do Hybrid-Work Models Mean for Company Culture?
During the recruitment process, employers should definitely expect questions from candidates about the availability of flexible work arrangements and be prepared to speak to the ways in which the company worked to maintain and build company culture in the era of remote and hybrid working.
