About Us

Lawyers, Partners and Legal Support Staff, it’s our mission to find you new career opportunities.

Connecting top legal talent with top career opportunities is our specialty. With years of experience in the legal industry, we pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge and personalized approach to recruitment. Our legal search consultants are former practising lawyers; while our legal support search consultants are former practising legal professionals.
This legal background gives us a first-hand understanding of the right questions to ask and the ability to evaluate placement fit.

Our Story

Founded in 1997, ZSA Legal Recruitment is Canada’s largest national legal recruitment firm specializing in the headhunting, recruitment and placement of lawyers, partners, legal support staff and law firm management.

“After 27 years, we’re still very much about client and candidate satisfaction, making sure that we’re doing the best job we can every day.”

– Christopher Sweeney | CEO

Our Mission

ZSA’s mission is to continue to be Canada’s most trusted specialized recruitment firm, without ever compromising our values or integrity.

Our experienced team of legal recruiters and headhunters work closely with clients to solve complex talent acquisition challenges by utilizing industry-leading techniques to proactively search the market for top-notch legal professionals.

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25+

Years of experience

5700+

Candidates Placed

1000+

Clients

15+

Legal Recruiters

Our Services

Whether you are a law firm or an organization looking to strengthen your team or a legal professional aiming to advance your career, we are here to support your journey to success.

For Employers

We can help your organization find the perfect candidate while saving you time, energy, and money. Our recruitment experts work closely with you to understand your specific needs and deliver a curated selection of highly qualified candidates. From the initial consultation to the final placement, we manage the entire recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

For Job Seekers

We streamline your job search, connecting you with law firms and organizations that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations. We offer personalized guidance and support at every stage. Leveraging our extensive network, we match you with roles that align with your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Our Offices

With offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, we are uniquely positioned to serve the legal recruitment needs of law firms and corporations across Canada and abroad.

Toronto

Montreal

Vancouver & Calgary

Our Values

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ZSA is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming work environment – for our clients, our candidates, and our own employees. ZSA has fully inclusive hiring procedures in place to inform, advise and guide our clients to attract, recruit and retain top legal talent that will make their organization stronger, more efficient and better serve the diverse communities they operate in.

What Our Candidates And Clients Say

I have been working with ZSA for over 5 years and they placed me in my previous roles. I dealt with Kareyn and was placed as a Senior Law Clerk. Kareyn was excellent and very helpful in getting back to me with details pertaining to next steps with the client. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is by far the best agency I have worked with.

Sue HaranSenior Law Clerk | Brokerage Company

We were looking to hire a litigation associate and engaged ZSA because Orit is the best at what she does! Prior to reaching out we had ran a couple of general public postings. She was excellent to work with – you don’t need me to tell you that Orit is the best in the business. We found her connections very helpful and valued her opinion. We have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA is above the rest; we will use their services again.

Jonathan KeslassyKeslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP

I was placed as Senior Counsel and reached out to Orit after seeing one of her LinkedIn posts about a job opportunity. I cannot speak highly enough of Orit. She is extremely professional and focused on getting to know candidates well. She invests the time to do this to ensure that she makes great matches of candidates and employers.

Tanya RoccaSenior Counsel | Bird Construction

I am the HR Manager at Boughton Law. Sara reached out to me as she had a candidate to present to me for an LAA search. My experience with her was excellent and I appreciated her openness; her work ethic; and being able to talk in confidence with her. I have used other recruiters in the past and not are all made equal. I am very pleased with ZSA and will reach out to Sara again in the future.

Anne-Sophie LacosteHR Manager | Boughton Law

I am the Managing Partner at Diamond & Diamond and dealt with Orit Sinai for her assistance in recruiting junior lawyers across Canada. Dealing with Orit was excellent and she had very quick response time with ease of scheduling with potential candidates. Of particular value was the knowledge she had on the applicants work history. While I have used other recruiters in the past, ZSA produced effective response times and quality candidates and I will use them again in the future.

Sandra ZisckindManaging Partner | Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP

Our Clients

We are privileged to have partnered with a diverse range of law firms and organizations, ranging from boutique practices to multinational corporations. No matter the size or scope of your company, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and results.

Get In Touch With Us

Whether you’re a legal professional seeking new career opportunities or an employer searching for the perfect candidate, we’re here to help. Our team of specialized recruiters is dedicated to matching top talent with leading firms.

Looking for a Job?

If you’re a partner, lawyer, paralegal, or legal support staff searching for your next role, we want to hear from you. Share your resume and career goals with us, and we’ll find the right fit for your skills and aspirations.

Looking to hire?

If you’re an employer in need of skilled legal professionals, we can connect you with highly qualified candidates who meet your requirements. Tell us about your hiring needs, and we’ll help you find the perfect match for your team.