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Legal Recruitment
We connect organizations across Canada with top legal talent who bring specialized expertise, commercial insight, and long-term strategic value.
Leading specialist recruitment for legal professionals
Our team of legal recruiters in Toronto are recognized authorities in the Canadian market, diligently serving in-house organizations within commerce, industry, and financial services sectors.
With a commanding market presence, our national legal team is renowned as legal recruitment experts in Toronto, actively engaging with public sector entities, in-house teams, and private practice firms.
Throughout our tenure, we’ve cultivated a robust network of adept legal professionals for both fixed-term and permanent roles. Our profound grasp of the legal recruitment landscape in Toronto empowers us to deeply understand and meet your unique requirements with precision.
Meet your expert legal recruiters
Robert Moseman
Legal, North America
With over 15 years of experience, Bob specializes in legal recruitment, helping organizations secure top legal talent across key business areas.
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.
Why choose Robert Walters to handle your permanent recruitment needs?
- Recieve a tailored service. With over 38 years in operation, we have built a proven record as a permanent recruitment agency, delivering professional services crafted to meet your business needs across Canada, including major hubs such as Toronto.
- Partner with industry experts. Many of our permanent recruitment consultants come from the industries they serve, giving them hyper-specialist knowledge across sectors such as risk, legal & compliance, technology, operations, human resources, finance & accounting, and more.
- Acquire data driven insights. Our permanent recruitment strategy is highly targeted, shaped by the expertise of our market intelligence function and informed by local market trends.
- Take advantage of our global reach. Our International Candidate Management teams have access to top talent pools from around the world, ensuring your organization connects with the right professionals wherever they are based.
- Share our expertise. Benefit from our specialist knowledge and in-depth experience across a broad range of industries and functions.
- Flexible hiring models as your needs evolve. While permanent recruitment is ideal for targeted or specialist hires, organizations with increasing hiring volumes, multi-location growth, or stretched internal teams may benefit from an RPO model. As a total talent solutions provider, we help you transition seamlessly when your hiring requirements change.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
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FAQs
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What new trends are you seeing in the legal recruitment market in 2026?
In 2026, we are seeing a growing demand for legal professionals with expertise in technology law, data privacy, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance. Companies are increasingly seeking candidates who can navigate the complexities of these emerging areas. Find our latest insights here. -
Can Robert Walters provide advice on current salary ranges in Canada for 2026?
Absolutely. You can find the latest job market insights, hiring advice, and salary trends in our industry-leading 2026 Salary Survey guide. Request your free copy of the guide today.
For bespoke insights, our in-house market intelligence team provides a salary benchmarking service. Salary benchmarking can support your attraction and retention strategy by offering unbiased data tailored to the needs of your business.
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What makes your recruitment process unique?
Our recruitment process is unique due to our combination of advanced technology and personalized service. We use advanced tools to enhance our candidate searches and match candidates with roles that fit their skills and career aspirations. Additionally, our recruiters provide personalized support throughout the hiring process, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates. -
What are the benefits of partnering with a legal recruitment agency for my hiring needs in 2026?
Partnering with a legal recruitment agency like Robert Walters offers numerous advantages. Over the past 35+ years, we have built a vast network of highly skilled professionals who trust us to find their next opportunity.
Our legal recruiters are experts in their local markets and specialisms, many of whom come from legal backgrounds themselves. With access to insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools, we take a highly-targeted, customized approach to every assignment, ensuring we meet the unique needs of each client.
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Can you share recent examples of successful legal recruitment placements?
At Robert Walters, we are proud of our recent successes in legal recruitment. For instance, we recently filled a complex Legal & Compliance role that required a bilingual candidate with niche expertise. Our dedicated approach and industry knowledge allowed us to present top-tier candidates quickly, outperforming other agencies involved in the process.
"We were particularly impressed by the quality of the talent put forward."
Our support continued through each interview round, leading to a successful hire who has since made significant contributions to their new role. This example underscores our commitment to quality and efficiency in legal recruitment, fostering lasting partnerships and earning referrals within the professional community.
Salary Survey 2026
If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.