Legal Recruitment
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 | Toronto
Jose Bottazzo
Legal, Toronto
José is an internationally trained lawyer and legal consultant with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in legal practice and recruitment. He specializes in mid-senior to senior-level legal positions across both private practice and in-house sectors.
Dan Cardon
Legal, Toronto
Starting his career as a Senior Consultant with Robert Walters London in 2006, Dan specialises in recruiting top-tier Legal & Compliance candidates across mid to senior level roles.
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What new trends are you seeing in the legal recruitment market in 2025?
In 2025, 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 2025?
Absolutely. You can find the latest job market insights, hiring advice, and salary trends in our industry-leading 2025 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 2025?
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.