General Counsel
I was hiring for an Associate General Counsel, (Transactions). I engaged ZSA because of a pre-existing relationship and strong reputation of the firm. We posted the role using our internal HR team first (as required by internal policy). My experience was excellent. Christopher and Althea were very communicative; they kept me up to date on
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I was hiring for an Associate General Counsel, (Transactions). I engaged ZSA because of a pre-existing relationship and strong reputation of the firm. We posted the role using our internal HR team first (as required by internal policy). My experience was excellent. Christopher and Althea were very communicative; they kept me up to date on the search; and, they were on top of things and checked in regularly. They also provided me with several candidate CVs in a challenging market and did an excellent job ensuring I fully understood my preferred candidate’s requirements prior to spending a lot of time considering them for the role. They didn’t pressure me on timing and allowed me to go through the process to end up with an excellent candidate to add to our team. The value they brought to the process was proper vetting, marketplace intelligence, understanding the compensation market, acting as a go-between with the candidates, and being patient. Christopher and Althea were a pleasure to work with and I would use the services of ZSA again.
Accounting Organization
Sandra Zisckind
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.
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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.
Managing Partner | Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP
Director of Legal Affairs
I reached out to ZSA as we have used them in the past and we were looking to hire a paralegal. Our experience with Kareyn was excellent. She was very helpful in finding the right person (notwithstanding there were specific parameters) which she was good about following up and was engaged. I have not used
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I reached out to ZSA as we have used them in the past and we were looking to hire a paralegal. Our experience with Kareyn was excellent. She was very helpful in finding the right person (notwithstanding there were specific parameters) which she was good about following up and was engaged. I have not used other recruiters in the past and will use ZSA again in the future.
Chemical Industry Company
Adrian Nicolini
I am the Founding/Managing Director of Nicolini Law Group and we were looking to hire a WSIB Paralegal. Dealing with Kareyn was excellent. She was very professional; she was prompt; and she provided a good range of options in short notice. We have used other staffing companies previously and ZSA compares very well. We would
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I am the Founding/Managing Director of Nicolini Law Group and we were looking to hire a WSIB Paralegal. Dealing with Kareyn was excellent. She was very professional; she was prompt; and she provided a good range of options in short notice. We have used other staffing companies previously and ZSA compares very well. We would use their services again in the future.
Nicolini Law Group | Founding / Managing Lawyer
VP, People
We were hiring an in-house lawyer and dealt with Ed. We had engaged ZSA as they had helped us hire a Director, Legal two years prior so we went directly back to them. Ed gave excellent advice and we had a great result. What was particularly helpful was he knew the markets and contacted the right people.
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We were hiring an in-house lawyer and dealt with Ed. We had engaged ZSA as they had helped us hire a Director, Legal two years prior so we went directly back to them. Ed gave excellent advice and we had a great result. What was particularly helpful was he knew the markets and contacted the right people. The result therefore was excellent. I would use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Airport Authority
VP, Associate General Counsel – Litigation
We engaged ZSA and dealt with Orit to assist with recruiting litigation counsel. Other than informal outreach to contacts and law firm partners, we did not make any recruitment efforts before contacting ZSA. Our experience with Orit was excellent. She is communicative, persuasive, personable, and extremely knowledgeable of recruitment trends and candidate expectations. Orit was
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We engaged ZSA and dealt with Orit to assist with recruiting litigation counsel. Other than informal outreach to contacts and law firm partners, we did not make any recruitment efforts before contacting ZSA. Our experience with Orit was excellent. She is communicative, persuasive, personable, and extremely knowledgeable of recruitment trends and candidate expectations. Orit was incredibly timely, presenting a range of candidates for review within a matter of days. Her insights into salary expectations and market rates were extremely helpful in setting internal expectations. I would use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Financial Consultant
Carrie Zettel
We needed to fill a Senior VP, Asset Management role and contacted ZSA due to their reputation for this type of search. Once we upgraded our search and started to work with Warren and his team the service was fantastic. Warren has a very good understanding not only of the position we were seeking but
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We needed to fill a Senior VP, Asset Management role and contacted ZSA due to their reputation for this type of search. Once we upgraded our search and started to work with Warren and his team the service was fantastic. Warren has a very good understanding not only of the position we were seeking but also the industry that I work for which, in my opinion, is a critical qualification for a search firm. You may have several candidates to introduce, but if you aren’t familiar with the industry you are searching for then I think it’s more difficult to find the right fit. We have used other recruiters in the past but not for this position. I would use the services of ZSA again.
Senior Vice President, Asset Management | Northam Realty Advisors
Associate
We engaged ZSA as, historically, they have provided the best service and candidates. Our experience with Travis was excellent. He was extremely responsive from engagement and worked tirelessly for us. We found great value in his candor, experience and relationship building, and he will be our “go to” going forward. We have used other recruiters
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We engaged ZSA as, historically, they have provided the best service and candidates. Our experience with Travis was excellent. He was extremely responsive from engagement and worked tirelessly for us. We found great value in his candor, experience and relationship building, and he will be our “go to” going forward. We have used other recruiters in the past, but ZSA outranks other recruitment firms.
Law firm
Corporate Paralegal
We had initially advertised on Linkedin for a General Counsel role but were not satisfied with the quality of the applicants, and, as a result, we contacted ZSA. Sara was excellent and had a very collaborative approach, and I always felt our interests were being heard and protected. Additionally, she was always open for discussion
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We had initially advertised on Linkedin for a General Counsel role but were not satisfied with the quality of the applicants, and, as a result, we contacted ZSA. Sara was excellent and had a very collaborative approach, and I always felt our interests were being heard and protected. Additionally, she was always open for discussion and provided useful information on the process. I have not used recruiters in the past and would use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Natural Gas Company
Legal Executive Assistant
We have requested ZSA’s assistance previously for multiple roles within our legal department and have not been disappointed. We dealt with Kareyn who was excellent; and she was very responsive and attentive to our needs. Having Kareyn respond within the hour (sometimes minutes) was extremely valuable. Once we decided upon a candidate, we were able
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We have requested ZSA’s assistance previously for multiple roles within our legal department and have not been disappointed. We dealt with Kareyn who was excellent; and she was very responsive and attentive to our needs. Having Kareyn respond within the hour (sometimes minutes) was extremely valuable. Once we decided upon a candidate, we were able to secure the candidate the same day. We have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA was a pleasure to work with. They have very quick response times and they understand our legal position descriptions to locate the best candidates for our Companies needs. We will use them again in the future.
Food & Support Services Company
Associate Lawyer
I was placed as an Associate Lawyer and responded to a post in the OR’s. I dealt with Orit who was extremely helpful and insightful into the hiring process. She was a pleasure to work with and it was an excellent experience.
Associate Lawyer
I was placed as an associate lawyer. I spoke with Travis when I completed my articles, as I wanted to make a move from London to the Toronto market. I recall finding his profile on LinkedIn and dealing with Travis was excellent. He was communicative and transparent; he was always willing to take a call;
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I was placed as an associate lawyer. I spoke with Travis when I completed my articles, as I wanted to make a move from London to the Toronto market. I recall finding his profile on LinkedIn and dealing with Travis was excellent. He was communicative and transparent; he was always willing to take a call; and he advised me of great opportunities. Travis kept my goals in mind and advised me of opportunities that aligned with them. He also brought to my attention this opening, which I might not have noticed given my busy schedule. I did not know that the firm was hiring when he contacted me and his communication led me to this position. I’ve used other recruiters in the past from different agencies who were discouraging at times. Travis, having had experience in the legal arena, was realistic but encouraging.
COO
Our experience working with Travis was excellent. We have used many recruiters in the past and would use the services of ZSA again.
Carl DeLuca
We were looking to hire a Legal Director, Corporate/Securities, and I engaged ZSA based on my prior relationship with Warren, as he has helped me out with a number of hiring mandates over the years. My experience with him was excellent. Warren is a fixture in the Toronto legal market, and his personal network, combined
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We were looking to hire a Legal Director, Corporate/Securities, and I engaged ZSA based on my prior relationship with Warren, as he has helped me out with a number of hiring mandates over the years. My experience with him was excellent. Warren is a fixture in the Toronto legal market, and his personal network, combined with ZSA’s name recognition and market reach, allows him to source senior candidates with precisely the experience that we have been looking for. I have used other recruiters in the past, and ZSA is a top-tier recruiting firm and a valued partner in terms of building out an in-house legal team, and I would use their services again in the future.
VP Legal
We were looking to hire an Associate Counsel, and I dealt with Orit. I have known of and worked with ZSA in the past. I had promised Orit that if anything came up, she would be the first person I would call. The opportunity became available to use your services, so here we are. My
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We were looking to hire an Associate Counsel, and I dealt with Orit. I have known of and worked with ZSA in the past. I had promised Orit that if anything came up, she would be the first person I would call. The opportunity became available to use your services, so here we are. My experience with Orit was excellent, excellent, excellent! – fast, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, supportive, effective and efficient…need I say more. It was so helpful to have the human element, support and knowledge of the legal market, in addition to what we should be looking for, offering, and what we needed to do to get the right hire finalized! We have only used other recruiters in the past for temporary staffing, and I would use ZSA again in the future because of the spectacular service; they went above and beyond my expectations, and ZSA are a solid team all around.
Associate
I was placed as an associate, and my dealings with Warren were excellent. Warren was professional, congenial and very responsive to all my inquiries and played an important role in facilitating communications between myself and the target firm. Warren’s connections to the legal industry were valuable. Although I have not used other recruiters in the
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I was placed as an associate, and my dealings with Warren were excellent. Warren was professional, congenial and very responsive to all my inquiries and played an important role in facilitating communications between myself and the target firm. Warren’s connections to the legal industry were valuable. Although I have not used other recruiters in the past, I will recommend ZSA to anyone who needs an opinion on the matter.
Senior Technical Recruiter
We were looking to fill a Senior Technical Recruiter role and needed someone with a network of legal professionals. We had worked on the position by posting it and searching for candidates, but we weren’t able to find the right candidate. We also needed someone to concentrate on our position as we wanted a relatively
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We were looking to fill a Senior Technical Recruiter role and needed someone with a network of legal professionals. We had worked on the position by posting it and searching for candidates, but we weren’t able to find the right candidate. We also needed someone to concentrate on our position as we wanted a relatively quick turnaround to fill this role. Our consultant was Orit, and our experience was excellent in that she provided quick turnaround and quality candidates. Orit had a strong network and very good knowledge of her candidates. This is the first time I’ve used a firm that specializes in legal, and I would use the services of ZSA again.
Janet Bray
We reached out to ZSA initially as the roles we needed to fill were unique and senior in our organization. Orit and the team were great partners and were proactive, responsive and truly engaged. They provided superior screening that matched our tangible and intangible criteria and provided helpful insight and counsel throughout the process which
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We reached out to ZSA initially as the roles we needed to fill were unique and senior in our organization. Orit and the team were great partners and were proactive, responsive and truly engaged. They provided superior screening that matched our tangible and intangible criteria and provided helpful insight and counsel throughout the process which was very helpful to the hiring process. We have used other recruiters in the past. Orit and the ZSA team that supported us have now set the standard – incrementally better than other teams we have worked with in the past. I would use the services of ZSA again and, without question, it was the best recruitment partnership.
Director Talent Acquisition and Development
We engaged ZSA because of the positive feedback in the market. Our experience with Orit was excellent in that she was responsive, efficient, listened to our needs, and put forward high quality candidates. Orit was also extremely helpful in sharing her insights regarding the Toronto market as it related to compensation and benefits and, as
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We engaged ZSA because of the positive feedback in the market. Our experience with Orit was excellent in that she was responsive, efficient, listened to our needs, and put forward high quality candidates. Orit was also extremely helpful in sharing her insights regarding the Toronto market as it related to compensation and benefits and, as we are relatively new to the Toronto market, those insights were greatly appreciated. Our experience with ZSA was extremely positive and high quality relative to our experiences with other recruiters and we would use ZSA again in the future.
Laurence Sellyn
ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us
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ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us for consideration.
Business advisor, Corporate director and former CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Gildan Activewear
Mike Richards
Warren was responsive and attentive while handling our search in an area difficult to recruit in, and was able to successfully deliver a top notch candidate. We regularly use ZSA for our recruitment needs, and will continue to do so in the future.
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Kevin Dane
Wildeboer and ZSA have a long history together. We contacted ZSA because Warren has familiarity with our needs and had a connection with a top candidate. We have used other recruiters in the past and our experience with ZSA has been excellent. Warren had timely responses, good advice and obviously a good rapport/trust with the
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Wildeboer and ZSA have a long history together. We contacted ZSA because Warren has familiarity with our needs and had a connection with a top candidate. We have used other recruiters in the past and our experience with ZSA has been excellent. Warren had timely responses, good advice and obviously a good rapport/trust with the candidate. I will be using ZSA’s services again.
Wildeboer Dellelce
Hugh Christie
After checking with my own contacts, I enlisted Warren to assist in our search to hire a labour lawyer. Working with Warren was an excellent experience; we got what we needed in good time and he was able to accomplish what I hadn’t been able to do on my own. I will use the services
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After checking with my own contacts, I enlisted Warren to assist in our search to hire a labour lawyer. Working with Warren was an excellent experience; we got what we needed in good time and he was able to accomplish what I hadn’t been able to do on my own. I will use the services of ZSA again.
Ogletree
Anonymous
Warren Bongard handled our search for an Employment and Pensions Counsel. We engaged ZSA because we have a longstanding relationship and have always been pleased with the results, professionalism and cost. Warren provided us with a good selection of candidates and a trusted view of their strengths, weaknesses and fit to us. We will continue
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Warren Bongard handled our search for an Employment and Pensions Counsel. We engaged ZSA because we have a longstanding relationship and have always been pleased with the results, professionalism and cost. Warren provided us with a good selection of candidates and a trusted view of their strengths, weaknesses and fit to us. We will continue to use ZSA in the future.
Heather Devine
We knew ZSA would find us a great candidate. All of the candidates presented by ZSA fit our search very well, as Warren was able to find candidates that were exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely use ZSA’s services again!
Partner | Isaacs & Co.
Jeffrey Ellis
ZSA brings a lot of value to the hiring process. Rather than simply filling my inbox with resumes like some other recruiters, ZSA worked to ensure I only saw resumes they had vetted and believed were suitable. Warren also provided me with tables and spreadsheets of candidate assessments and summaries with rankings and high-level notes.
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ZSA brings a lot of value to the hiring process. Rather than simply filling my inbox with resumes like some other recruiters, ZSA worked to ensure I only saw resumes they had vetted and believed were suitable. Warren also provided me with tables and spreadsheets of candidate assessments and summaries with rankings and high-level notes. ZSA’s approach is different than my experience with other recruiters, which has involved little analysis or follow up. Working with Warren and ZSA in general was excellent and I will use them again.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Marc Isaacs
We worked with Warren in our search for an associate lawyer. Having used ZSA in the past successfully, we went straight to ZSA again. Our experience with ZSA has been excellent. Warren is great at narrowing down the field of suitable candidates and completing salary negotiations. We have always used ZSA and will continue to
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We worked with Warren in our search for an associate lawyer. Having used ZSA in the past successfully, we went straight to ZSA again. Our experience with ZSA has been excellent. Warren is great at narrowing down the field of suitable candidates and completing salary negotiations. We have always used ZSA and will continue to do so.
Isaacs & Co.
Stu Miller
ZSA is the leader in legal recruitment and they have the best candidates. They were also able to meet our insanely tight timeline. Of particular value is ZSA’s organization throughout the recruitment process, including coordination with candidates, and assistance/advice when making the final deal with the preferred candidate. ZSA is exponentially better compared to other
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ZSA is the leader in legal recruitment and they have the best candidates. They were also able to meet our insanely tight timeline. Of particular value is ZSA’s organization throughout the recruitment process, including coordination with candidates, and assistance/advice when making the final deal with the preferred candidate. ZSA is exponentially better compared to other recruiters and we will continue to use their services.
Senior Vice President, Financial Operations | SkyPower
Paul Stoyan
Having known Warren for many years, we engaged ZSA because of their reputation for excellence, and they did not disappoint. Warren was extremely well-informed about the candidates, and honest about their capabilities. What we found very valuable was Warren’s solid understanding of our firm’s needs and his honesty and integrity in advancing particular candidates to
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Having known Warren for many years, we engaged ZSA because of their reputation for excellence, and they did not disappoint. Warren was extremely well-informed about the candidates, and honest about their capabilities. What we found very valuable was Warren’s solid understanding of our firm’s needs and his honesty and integrity in advancing particular candidates to satisfy those needs. We would definitely use ZSA’s services again in the future.
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Christy O’Connor-Khan
I really enjoyed working with Warren. Warren and his team at ZSA were very patient, professional and client-focused. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again and recommend ZSA to other companies.
The Weather Network
Aurelio Baglione
It was an excellent experience working with Warren Bongard at ZSA. Warren’s in-depth understanding of the applicants and his attention to the specific requirements for the role were particularly helpful during the hiring process. I would definitely recommend ZSA to other companies and use their services again.
Winchester Financial Group
Brian Wise
Warren Bongard managed our search for Lead Counsel. It was an excellent experience working with Warren! Warren provided trustworthy advice and guidance throughout the entire process. We will definitely use ZSA’s services again.
Assurant
Michael H. Appleton, Q.C.
Warren Bongard of ZSA Placement has successfully placed about 30 lawyers with the firm of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP (“FR”), of which I am the Managing Partner. The vast majority of the lawyers that Warren has placed with FR are still with us, and many have become equity partners. I would have no hesitation in recommending
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Warren Bongard of ZSA Placement has successfully placed about 30 lawyers with the firm of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP (“FR”), of which I am the Managing Partner. The vast majority of the lawyers that Warren has placed with FR are still with us, and many have become equity partners. I would have no hesitation in recommending ZSA Placement, and in particular Warren Bongard, to anyone seeking to hire legal talent or to any lawyers interested in re-locating their practices.
Managing Partner | Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Donna Parish
ZSA helped us with that and we had a lovely experience. Warren was very proactive and also very helpful in setting expectations – my expectations and the candidates expectations as to compensation, culture and development opportunities. We will use the services of ZSA again!
Associate General Counsel, Litigation Management, P&C Canada | BMO
Thomas Johnston
ZSA brings a valuable skill set when it comes to sourcing legal professionals. Their specialized process for attracting and screening brings us high caliber and appropriately qualified candidates. Warren Bongard at ZSA has always been very intuitive and thorough in his commitment to understanding our needs at UBS. In my experience with ZSA, the outcome
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ZSA brings a valuable skill set when it comes to sourcing legal professionals. Their specialized process for attracting and screening brings us high caliber and appropriately qualified candidates. Warren Bongard at ZSA has always been very intuitive and thorough in his commitment to understanding our needs at UBS. In my experience with ZSA, the outcome is worth the investment.
Former Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer | UBS Global Asset Management
Paul Dykeman
I was most impressed with ZSA’s speed of service as they guided us through a successful search for our Corporate Counsel position. Where our previous internal efforts took three months, Warren Bongard helped us achieve a result in three weeks. We looked for ZSA to guide us through the process and keep the project on
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I was most impressed with ZSA’s speed of service as they guided us through a successful search for our Corporate Counsel position. Where our previous internal efforts took three months, Warren Bongard helped us achieve a result in three weeks. We looked for ZSA to guide us through the process and keep the project on track and Warren responded swiftly. From the outset, Warren’s depth of knowledge proved invaluable. The considerable time he spent with us at the outset to help us clearly define our requirements ultimately made for a very efficient search and a desirable outcome.
CEO | Summit Reit
Krista Derksen
My main contact at ZSA, Warren Bongard, is a highly ethical, dedicated and professional recruiter. Over the years Warren has helped me find and hire securities lawyers, general counsel, litigators, and clerical staff – and his track record remains virtually infallible.
Director, Human Resources | Canadian Bankers Association
Tracy Connelly McGilley
We contacted Warren as I had worked with him before in the past. Overall, my experience in working with Warren was excellent! What I appreciated the most was the very qualified short list of candidates with different experience. I would definitely use ZSA again!
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Vector Aerospace
Winn Oughtred
Throughout our seven-year history with ZSA, they have proven a valuable partner time and again. In particular, I am pleased with the excellent service we receive from Warren Bongard, Christopher Sweeney and others at ZSA. Their dedication to our relationship is impressive, their knowledge of the Canadian legal scene is excellent and the candidates they
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Throughout our seven-year history with ZSA, they have proven a valuable partner time and again. In particular, I am pleased with the excellent service we receive from Warren Bongard, Christopher Sweeney and others at ZSA. Their dedication to our relationship is impressive, their knowledge of the Canadian legal scene is excellent and the candidates they bring match what we are looking for. I highly recommend ZSA.
Former Managing Partner | Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Jaye Denson
I contacted Siobhan Rea at ZSA to assist us in hiring Head of Regulatory Compliance. We had done some internal recruitment, but decided to use ZSA’s services because they have always shown us appropriate expertise in the compliance field. My experience was excellent – Siobhan responded promptly and provided quality candidates. I would use them
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I contacted Siobhan Rea at ZSA to assist us in hiring Head of Regulatory Compliance. We had done some internal recruitment, but decided to use ZSA’s services because they have always shown us appropriate expertise in the compliance field. My experience was excellent – Siobhan responded promptly and provided quality candidates. I would use them again for future hiring needs.
Allegis @ HSBC
Janice Beer
Working with ZSA was a delight. Throughout the process I was impressed with the rapid response from Siobhan Rea, who did a superb job of bringing candidates forward. Siobhan was relentless in her efforts, and ultimately delivered the ideal person for the position. Thank you ZSA for helping us find our new Manager of Administrative
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Working with ZSA was a delight. Throughout the process I was impressed with the rapid response from Siobhan Rea, who did a superb job of bringing candidates forward. Siobhan was relentless in her efforts, and ultimately delivered the ideal person for the position. Thank you ZSA for helping us find our new Manager of Administrative and Legal Services!
Vice President, People Potential | A&W Food Services Canada Inc.
Bernard Pinsky
Siobhan Rea is highly professional and efficient and she brought a surprising number of qualified and suitable candidates to our latest legal talent search. In addition to combing their own database, ZSA attracted legal professionals from the local area and beyond by developing and placing ads in relevant publications. We have used ZSA on several
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Siobhan Rea is highly professional and efficient and she brought a surprising number of qualified and suitable candidates to our latest legal talent search. In addition to combing their own database, ZSA attracted legal professionals from the local area and beyond by developing and placing ads in relevant publications. We have used ZSA on several occasions and following these experiences I would recommend ZSA to anyone looking to attract quality legal talent.
Corporate Finance/Securities Department Head | Clark Wilson LLP
Krista Derksen
I worked with Warren Bongard and Travis Usher on securing a candidate for our vacancy. OBSI was specifically looking for a lawyer to fulfil a Deputy, Ombudsman role. I knew that ZSA could find candidates that had the unique characteristics we were looking for. I’ve known Warren forever and he’s always managed to find excellent
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I worked with Warren Bongard and Travis Usher on securing a candidate for our vacancy. OBSI was specifically looking for a lawyer to fulfil a Deputy, Ombudsman role. I knew that ZSA could find candidates that had the unique characteristics we were looking for. I’ve known Warren forever and he’s always managed to find excellent candidates. My experience was excellent. ZSA has specific knowledge that allows a recruit to speed along. The fees are reasonable as compared to others. I would definitely use ZSA’s services again.
OBSI
Natalie Aris
Travis responded quickly and was flexible and very helpful. He sent resumes to our exact specifications. We had been trying on our own for a while and could not fill the role. Travis found the resumes and made contact quickly and the hire was done within 2 weeks. We use a few recruiters and ZSA
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Travis responded quickly and was flexible and very helpful. He sent resumes to our exact specifications. We had been trying on our own for a while and could not fill the role. Travis found the resumes and made contact quickly and the hire was done within 2 weeks. We use a few recruiters and ZSA met all our expectations. We will be using their services again.
Equitable Bank
Patti MacDonald
Working with Travis was excellent! He was very responsive, forthright, and pleasant to deal with. Travis was candid with both me and the candidate about the role, and the candidate’s fitness for the role. He also appeared to be quite helpful with the candidate as he weighed his options and worked through his decision process.
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Working with Travis was excellent! He was very responsive, forthright, and pleasant to deal with. Travis was candid with both me and the candidate about the role, and the candidate’s fitness for the role. He also appeared to be quite helpful with the candidate as he weighed his options and worked through his decision process. My experience with ZSA has always been positive, and I will continue to use them again in the future.
Gowling WLG
Simon A. Fish
ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us
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ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us for consideration.
Executive Vice President & General Counsel | BMO Financial Group
Amanda Showalter
After having little success filling our General Counsel position internally, we reached out to ZSA seeking a quality recruiter specializing in legal talent. Mike had a strong understanding of our needs and requirements and was able to leverage his network to deliver high quality candidates quickly. I would highly recommend ZSA’s services.
DC Bank
Suzanne Davies
I had a specific hiring need for our company’s small legal department and contacted Mike Race from ZSA to assist. Mike was terrific in understanding our position description and objectives for filling the role. We were presented with a number of excellent candidates and managed to go through the process quickly and efficiently. I found
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I had a specific hiring need for our company’s small legal department and contacted Mike Race from ZSA to assist. Mike was terrific in understanding our position description and objectives for filling the role. We were presented with a number of excellent candidates and managed to go through the process quickly and efficiently. I found value in the quality of candidates and ZSA’s interview notes were also very good. Mike was good at providing a bit of feedback and guidance as needed. I hadn’t used other recruiters, but my experience with Mike was excellent and I would definitely use ZSA’s services again.
Ensign Energy Services
Joel Schuster
ZSA Recruitment has proven to be a valuable partner, time and again, assisting us with hiring numerous legal professionals including lawyers, legal assistants and IP professionals. I am very pleased with the personal service we have received from ZSA. Their national approach, coupled with their local knowledge, has helped us grow our fantastic in-house legal
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ZSA Recruitment has proven to be a valuable partner, time and again, assisting us with hiring numerous legal professionals including lawyers, legal assistants and IP professionals. I am very pleased with the personal service we have received from ZSA. Their national approach, coupled with their local knowledge, has helped us grow our fantastic in-house legal team. I highly recommend using ZSA.
Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, and Corporate Secretary | Avigilon Corporation
Sylvia Pagnotta-Feraco
We are pleased with ZSA’s success in placing qualified candidates within our company. Their ability to clearly understand our needs makes for a very efficient search process. In particular, I appreciate ZSA’s thorough analysis of each candidate prior to the interview stage. These analysis reports are always helpful and demonstrate ZSA’s solid understanding of our
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We are pleased with ZSA’s success in placing qualified candidates within our company. Their ability to clearly understand our needs makes for a very efficient search process. In particular, I appreciate ZSA’s thorough analysis of each candidate prior to the interview stage. These analysis reports are always helpful and demonstrate ZSA’s solid understanding of our recruiting objectives and corporate goals. We have enjoyed a very successful history with ZSA and I happily recommend their services.
Former Human Resources Department | Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
Anne Lopes
We were hiring a senior lease administrator. We engaged ZSA because we knew they had the legal expertise. We obtained 3 other recruiters before contacting ZSA and they were excellent compared to past recruiters. Our experience with them was excellent and we would absolutely use ZSA’s services again!
Allied Properties REIT
Michelle Simard
I had established a relationship with a ZSA consultant from a previous hire and wanted to continue with great service and candidates, which I hired again from ZSA. They were very quick to respond, very responsive and answered all of my questions. In addition, they tried to find candidates that suited my needs. I have
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I had established a relationship with a ZSA consultant from a previous hire and wanted to continue with great service and candidates, which I hired again from ZSA. They were very quick to respond, very responsive and answered all of my questions. In addition, they tried to find candidates that suited my needs. I have used other recruiters and ZSA is on the top of my list. I would use the services of ZSA again.
Formerly at Krylov & Company
Hilary Lungu
I would highly recommend Dominique and ZSA Legal Recruitment. Her professionalism, insight into the legal industry and prompt responses were greatly appreciated. We were very pleased with the caliber of candidates she put forward in a short amount of time. She took the time to understand our business and asked great questions.
Bilingual Recruiter | Suncor
Lori Posluns
Over the years I have given Dominique some very challenging mandates to find me the perfect candidate. She has always come through and found me some gems! There is no question that she should be the go to for recruiting!
Chief Legal Officer | Traffic Tech Inc.
Paul Shay
Dominique did a fantastic job recruiting a great group of candidates for our in-house counsel. She took the time to understand our context and pro-actively recruited candidates that fit our need. We really appreciated her advice and support since this was our first time hiring an in-house counsel.
Chief Operating Officer | Brain Canada Foundation
Doug Mitchell
Dominique was able to understand our firm and our needs well beyond the specific mandate that we hired her for. She was able to spot an unforeseen opportunity and turn it into a perfect fit for our firm and the candidate. Dominique’s knowledge of the industry and the community greatly enhance the chances of a
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Dominique was able to understand our firm and our needs well beyond the specific mandate that we hired her for. She was able to spot an unforeseen opportunity and turn it into a perfect fit for our firm and the candidate. Dominique’s knowledge of the industry and the community greatly enhance the chances of a successful fit.
Partner, Irving Mitchell Kalichman
Linda Caty
The partners of ZSA have shown during the recruiting period imagination and creativity. We found their advices and tools very useful. The fact that they know how to listen, their knowledge of the industry as well as their understanding of our needs made the recruiting period much easier for us. They were there for us
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The partners of ZSA have shown during the recruiting period imagination and creativity. We found their advices and tools very useful. The fact that they know how to listen, their knowledge of the industry as well as their understanding of our needs made the recruiting period much easier for us. They were there for us all the way through this period.
Former Corporate Secretary | BCE Inc. and Bell Canada
Remissa Hirji
I had contacted Travis previously, and reached out again after seeing an ad in the ORs for this position. Travis was great – helpful, responsive and had good insight/info about the firm that he shared prior to my first interview that I was able to incorporate in my answers. My experience with ZSA was excellent
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I had contacted Travis previously, and reached out again after seeing an ad in the ORs for this position. Travis was great – helpful, responsive and had good insight/info about the firm that he shared prior to my first interview that I was able to incorporate in my answers. My experience with ZSA was excellent and I would not hesitate to use their services again.
Sotos LLP
Angelina Mason
It was clear from our initial interview that Travis was not only very knowledgeable, but also highly engaged and committed in his work. I remember walking away feeling very optimistic even though I knew that the process would not happen overnight. I appreciated Travis’ efforts throughout to present appropriate opportunities and his always following up.
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It was clear from our initial interview that Travis was not only very knowledgeable, but also highly engaged and committed in his work. I remember walking away feeling very optimistic even though I knew that the process would not happen overnight. I appreciated Travis’ efforts throughout to present appropriate opportunities and his always following up. Travis brought highly valued collaboration and insight into the search process. This included providing feedback on my résumé, a sense of the market, and, of course, presenting appropriate opportunities based on his having a thorough understanding of me as a candidate. Similarly, when supporting me as a candidate for a role, he was able to present me very well. When it came to the actual hiring process, Travis helped manage mutual expectations which greatly supported us swiftly crossing the finish line. I could not have asked for a more pleasant experience.
General Counsel and Vice President | Canadian Bankers Association
Stéphane Leduc
I was hired in an In-house Legal position in the Financing and Capital Markets group. I contacted ZSA after seeing an ad for the position in the Ontario Reports. Overall, my experience in working with ZSA was very good! They were very personable and always available. They kept me in the loop in terms of
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I was hired in an In-house Legal position in the Financing and Capital Markets group. I contacted ZSA after seeing an ad for the position in the Ontario Reports. Overall, my experience in working with ZSA was very good! They were very personable and always available. They kept me in the loop in terms of timing and process. They offered guidance on salary expectations and were often able to give me directions in terms of what the interviewers were focusing on and interested in discussing. This was very helpful in preparing for the interviews. Overall it was a good experience and I use the services of ZSA again!
Mariana Fonar
I initially contacted Travis after seeing ZSA’s posting for a job that was not the best fit for me, but began working with him on other opportunities. Travis took the time to get to know me and my background. He encouraged me to follow-up and told me he would do the same, and he actually
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I initially contacted Travis after seeing ZSA’s posting for a job that was not the best fit for me, but began working with him on other opportunities. Travis took the time to get to know me and my background. He encouraged me to follow-up and told me he would do the same, and he actually did! From the very beginning Travis was responsive, candid, pleasant, and truly made an effort to help me find the right job, unlike many other recruiters I have worked with. He was very supportive of me, even as a more junior candidate, and I felt like he really cared. I was confident knowing that ZSA was putting my resume forward to their contacts who I would not be able to reach directly. Travis ended up finding me a great job and I am very appreciative of all of his help! I will definitely recommend ZSA to others.
Alicia Flynn
Having utilized ZSA in past searches, we initiated contact with them right away. Working with Warren was an excellent experience – he understood our needs, and the process was quick in presenting vetted candidates. He was able to provide confirmation of market data for in-house legal counsel as well as being able to share the
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Having utilized ZSA in past searches, we initiated contact with them right away. Working with Warren was an excellent experience – he understood our needs, and the process was quick in presenting vetted candidates. He was able to provide confirmation of market data for in-house legal counsel as well as being able to share the motivations of the potential candidates. I would use the services of ZSA again, and would recommend that others contact them as well.
Human Resources Manager | NWMO
Richard Fong
I was referred to ZSA by a municipal colleague, after having had three unsuccessful attempts to recruit for this position. Amrit was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, knowledgeable, dependable and responsive to our recruitment needs. She was able to source and present a number of qualified and experienced candidates for the position.
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I was referred to ZSA by a municipal colleague, after having had three unsuccessful attempts to recruit for this position. Amrit was a pleasure to work with. She was professional, knowledgeable, dependable and responsive to our recruitment needs. She was able to source and present a number of qualified and experienced candidates for the position. I really appreciated her ongoing updates during the recruitment process. I am very impressed with Amrit and ZSA, and would use ZSA to recruit for future legal positions.
City of New Westminster
Catherine Baril
I have worked with Dominique for a recruiting process and the level of professionalism and quality she offered was extremely high. Dominique has a high ethic and she is determined to help people in their research and we have been impressed by her dedication and efficiency in finding a good solid candidate. I hope to
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I have worked with Dominique for a recruiting process and the level of professionalism and quality she offered was extremely high. Dominique has a high ethic and she is determined to help people in their research and we have been impressed by her dedication and efficiency in finding a good solid candidate. I hope to work with her again in the future.
Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration | Lundbeck Canada
Martin Ritchie
After trying to source internally, and posting ads in legal journals with no luck, we reached out to ZSA. Working with Travis was an excellent experience – he was able to provide us with an expanded group of high quality candidates. While we have used other recruiters in the past, ZSA is the best I
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After trying to source internally, and posting ads in legal journals with no luck, we reached out to ZSA. Working with Travis was an excellent experience – he was able to provide us with an expanded group of high quality candidates. While we have used other recruiters in the past, ZSA is the best I have worked with and we would use their services again.
JCM Power
Marnie Stariha
After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our
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After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our culture that we were looking for – out of the 6 candidates he presented, 5 could have been hired. We have worked with other recruiters in the past, but ZSA presented the most qualified and best fit candidates to date – we would definitely use their services again.
Conwest Contracting
Jared Dykler
It was an excellent experience working with Orit! She was easy to work with and delivered results. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Talent Acquisition | Export Development Canada
Anonymous
I had previously worked with Travis on a prior posting (on which I was ultimately unsuccessful) and we had kept in touch in the years after. Travis is a great recruitment partner. He listened to my concerns and we developed a multi-level strategy for my job search. He was always responsive and I felt that
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I had previously worked with Travis on a prior posting (on which I was ultimately unsuccessful) and we had kept in touch in the years after. Travis is a great recruitment partner. He listened to my concerns and we developed a multi-level strategy for my job search. He was always responsive and I felt that I always knew what was happening in respect of the process throughout. It was great to have Travis having conversations “behind the scenes” with the firm contacts. As well, I was able to access postings that I likely would not have been aware of without ZSA.
Real Estate Associate | National Law Firm
Mark Shapiro
We engaged ZSA looking to support the ongoing lateral growth of our firm. Warren was excellent, as he was able to identify and recruit strong candidates in a short order. Over the years, ZSA has been a strong partner in our firm’s growth. I have used other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares favourably.
Partner and Canadian Litigation Practice Group Chair | Dickinson Wright LLP
Stacy Brown
Warren handled our search for a Senior VP and General Counsel. I engaged ZSA due to their specialization in legal affairs. Working was Warren was really good – especially with the sourcing and screening process. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again!
Livingston International Inc.
Eric Notkin
Warren handled our search for an Employment Law lawyer. Our search needed to be confidential and although we reached out within our external counsel network, we could not find a suitable candidate. Working with Warren was excellent. He was very responsive and only qualified candidates were brought forward who were high quality and well screened.
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Warren handled our search for an Employment Law lawyer. Our search needed to be confidential and although we reached out within our external counsel network, we could not find a suitable candidate. Working with Warren was excellent. He was very responsive and only qualified candidates were brought forward who were high quality and well screened. The screening was particularly of great value and saved considerable time and effort in the recruiting process. I would use ZSA again in the future as the need arises.
CGI Inc.
Eli Cranley
I dealt with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai at ZSA because of their stellar reputation and access to a broad net of candidates. Working with them was excellent – as good as can be due to their expedient service which resulted in getting a great new hire. They brought tremendous value to the hiring process
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I dealt with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai at ZSA because of their stellar reputation and access to a broad net of candidates. Working with them was excellent – as good as can be due to their expedient service which resulted in getting a great new hire. They brought tremendous value to the hiring process in that they identified a good pool of candidates that fit our hiring criteria. We have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is results driven and was able to provide the best pool of candidates. We will definitely use their services again in the future.
Senior Legal Counsel | Canerector Inc.
Peter Viitre
We engaged ZSA as we had worked with them before, and my experience with Lindsay was excellent – I found her to be prompt and thoughtful. Lindsay understood what we were looking for and made sure we got it. I had worked with other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares very favorably – I
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We engaged ZSA as we had worked with them before, and my experience with Lindsay was excellent – I found her to be prompt and thoughtful. Lindsay understood what we were looking for and made sure we got it. I had worked with other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares very favorably – I would use their services again.
Partner | Sotos LLP
Claudia Batista
I applied for this position through LinkedIn, and was contacted by Travis. He was knowledgeable about the position, and very attentive to what I was looking for, keeping me up to date with the interview process. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, Travis was excellent at keeping me informed of what
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I applied for this position through LinkedIn, and was contacted by Travis. He was knowledgeable about the position, and very attentive to what I was looking for, keeping me up to date with the interview process. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, Travis was excellent at keeping me informed of what was going on – I would use ZSA’s services again.
Coachman Insurance
Marnie Stariha
After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our
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After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our culture that we were looking for – out of the 6 candidates he presented, 5 could have been hired. We have worked with other recruiters in the past, but ZSA presented the most qualified and best fit candidates to date – we would definitely use their services again.
Conwest Contracting
Jared Dykler
It was an excellent experience working with Orit! She was easy to work with and delivered results. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Talent Acquisition | Export Development Canada
David Share
We needed a lawyer in Alberta for our expanding practice and the assignment was quite unique. Online posting on LinkedIn didn’t produce many results, so we reached out to ZSA. Amrit was attentive and understood the needs. She was up front that it was challenging to find applicants, but she kept at it. Ultimately I
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We needed a lawyer in Alberta for our expanding practice and the assignment was quite unique. Online posting on LinkedIn didn’t produce many results, so we reached out to ZSA. Amrit was attentive and understood the needs. She was up front that it was challenging to find applicants, but she kept at it. Ultimately I believe that potential candidates likely took the opportunity more seriously because it was posted by ZSA, and I would use their services again.
President | Share Lawyers
Christina Costy
Excellent service! I highly recommend using ZSA. It made the process of finding the ideal candidate easy and efficient. Very much appreciated the level of responsiveness and truly being treated as a valued customer.
Mark Shapiro
We engaged ZSA looking to support the ongoing lateral growth of our firm. Warren was excellent, as he was able to identify and recruit strong candidates in a short order. Over the years, ZSA has been a strong partner in our firm’s growth. I have used other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares favourably.
Partner and Canadian Litigation Practice Group Chair | Dickinson Wright LLP
Stacy Brown
Warren handled our search for a Senior VP and General Counsel. I engaged ZSA due to their specialization in legal affairs. Working was Warren was really good – especially with the sourcing and screening process. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again!
Livingston International Inc.
Eric Notkin
Warren handled our search for an Employment Law lawyer. Our search needed to be confidential and although we reached out within our external counsel network, we could not find a suitable candidate. Working with Warren was excellent. He was very responsive and only qualified candidates were brought forward who were high quality and well screened.
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Warren handled our search for an Employment Law lawyer. Our search needed to be confidential and although we reached out within our external counsel network, we could not find a suitable candidate. Working with Warren was excellent. He was very responsive and only qualified candidates were brought forward who were high quality and well screened. The screening was particularly of great value and saved considerable time and effort in the recruiting process. I would use ZSA again in the future as the need arises.
CGI Inc.
Eli Cranley
I dealt with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai at ZSA because of their stellar reputation and access to a broad net of candidates. Working with them was excellent – as good as can be due to their expedient service which resulted in getting a great new hire. They brought tremendous value to the hiring process
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I dealt with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai at ZSA because of their stellar reputation and access to a broad net of candidates. Working with them was excellent – as good as can be due to their expedient service which resulted in getting a great new hire. They brought tremendous value to the hiring process in that they identified a good pool of candidates that fit our hiring criteria. We have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is results driven and was able to provide the best pool of candidates. We will definitely use their services again in the future.
Senior Legal Counsel | Canerector Inc.
Peter Viitre
We engaged ZSA as we had worked with them before, and my experience with Lindsay was excellent – I found her to be prompt and thoughtful. Lindsay understood what we were looking for and made sure we got it. I had worked with other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares very favorably – I
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We engaged ZSA as we had worked with them before, and my experience with Lindsay was excellent – I found her to be prompt and thoughtful. Lindsay understood what we were looking for and made sure we got it. I had worked with other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares very favorably – I would use their services again.
Partner | Sotos LLP
Lori Posluns, LL.B., MBA
Over the years I have given Dominique some very challenging mandates to find me the perfect candidate. She has always come through and found me some gems! There is no question that she should be the go to for recruiting!
Chief Legal Officer
Howard Levitt
My experience with Christopher was excellent – he understood our needs and was creative and responsive in devising solutions, really went above and beyond. I had used a recruiter once previously, but ZSA was superior by far, and I would use their services again.
Levitt LLP
Me Arthur J. Wechsler
Dear Me Tardif, On behalf of the team at Kugler Kandestin, I wanted to thank you for recently finding us what appears to be an excellent young new lawyer to join our law firm. As you know, because of the growing needs of our firm, we have contacted your company several times over the last
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Dear Me Tardif,
On behalf of the team at Kugler Kandestin, I wanted to thank you for recently finding us what appears to be an excellent young new lawyer to join our law firm.
As you know, because of the growing needs of our firm, we have contacted your company several times over the last few years in order to assist in our search for new lawyers to join our firm. Each time a mandate was given to ZSA, knowing the type of boutique firm we are and the specializations of our law practise, you presented us with excellent possible candidates. The candidates you recommended and to whom we offered positions have all developed and matured into fine lawyers.
ZSA’s focus and professionalism in helping us attract new attorneys has been very impressive. We would strongly recommend your services to any law firm seeking to engage a new lawyer.
Your assistance has been extremely appreciated by all of us at Kugler Kandestin.
Thanks again and best regards
Arthur J. Wechsler
On behalf of the team at Kugler Kandestin, I wanted to thank you for recently finding us what appears to be an excellent young new lawyer to join our law firm.
As you know, because of the growing needs of our firm, we have contacted your company several times over the last few years in order to assist in our search for new lawyers to join our firm. Each time a mandate was given to ZSA, knowing the type of boutique firm we are and the specializations of our law practise, you presented us with excellent possible candidates. The candidates you recommended and to whom we offered positions have all developed and matured into fine lawyers.
ZSA’s focus and professionalism in helping us attract new attorneys has been very impressive. We would strongly recommend your services to any law firm seeking to engage a new lawyer.
Your assistance has been extremely appreciated by all of us at Kugler Kandestin.
Thanks again and best regards
Arthur J. Wechsler
Evgeny Savitskiy
I applied for a legal counsel position through ZSA. Not only is Travis an outstanding professional, he addressed all of my questions and concerns. I have worked with dozens of recruiters in the past and it turns out that Travis was the most effective one which was what mattered most to me.
Legal Counsel | Iovate
Greg Tereposky
We reached out to ZSA because of its known expertise in the legal field. Our experience working with Travis was exceptional. He did all of the work and we simply had to pick from a roster of excellent candidates. We are very very happy with our pick. Travis’ ability to find good candidates and do
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We reached out to ZSA because of its known expertise in the legal field. Our experience working with Travis was exceptional. He did all of the work and we simply had to pick from a roster of excellent candidates. We are very very happy with our pick. Travis’ ability to find good candidates and do all of the foundational work for the interviews was of great value. We have used other recruiters in the past for non- lawyer positions but would definitely use ZSA again in the future and just contacted Travis for another lawyer hire.
Partner | Tereposky & DeRose LLP
David Miller
We reached out to Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai, as we were looking to hire a General Counsel for our company. ZSA came highly recommended and overall, our experience working with both Warren and Orit was excellent – they were clearly very experienced and made the process very predictable and smooth. They approach the project
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We reached out to Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai, as we were looking to hire a General Counsel for our company. ZSA came highly recommended and overall, our experience working with both Warren and Orit was excellent – they were clearly very experienced and made the process very predictable and smooth. They approach the project with a great attitude and knowledge of the field. They were intuitive and quickly developed a good feel for our company and what we were looking for. The process moved fast but did not feel rushed. Warren and Orit fully understood the nuances of what we were looking for. Our request was to start with a wide variety of choices and then – after interviews started – narrow down the scope. I thought ZSA did a great job of giving us a broad spectrum of candidates so that we could get a three-dimensional feel for the “right” candidate. Also – everything was extremely “user-friendly.” The interview summaries and CVs were very helpful, as were the efforts to arrange the interviews throughout the organization. We would definitely use ZSA again.
Co-Founder, General Counsel | The Flowr Corporation
Robert L. Colson
We were hiring for an associate lawyer position and reached out to ZSA because of our past experience, their reputation, and they don’t send me unqualified candidates. Working with Warren was excellent in that I was only referred candidates who met the criteria I was looking for. There were no efforts to “sell’ me on
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We were hiring for an associate lawyer position and reached out to ZSA because of our past experience, their reputation, and they don’t send me unqualified candidates. Working with Warren was excellent in that I was only referred candidates who met the criteria I was looking for. There were no efforts to “sell’ me on people who didn’t meet the profile and we found the perfect person to fill the role. We tried to find the right person ourselves, and via our network, without success and ZSA was able to find the right person for us almost immediately. We have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is much better and we will use then again in the future.
Partner | Teplitsky, Colson LLP
Claudia Fleischer
We had been recruiting for this position for over three months with no success when we decided to contact several recruiters. We approached ZSA and Mike was willing to work with us and give us the right support and feedback during the hiring process. Dealing with Mike was excellent and his experience and negotiation skills
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We had been recruiting for this position for over three months with no success when we decided to contact several recruiters. We approached ZSA and Mike was willing to work with us and give us the right support and feedback during the hiring process. Dealing with Mike was excellent and his experience and negotiation skills were vital in the hiring process. I will use ZSA again in the future.
Caron & Partners
Maryam Zargar
Mike had stayed in touch with us and became aware of our need to hire a junior associate. Working with Mike was excellent. He was efficient, communicated clearly and understood our firm’s unique culture and requirements. What I found particularly helpful in the process was Mike’s facilitating discussions with the candidates. We have used other
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Mike had stayed in touch with us and became aware of our need to hire a junior associate. Working with Mike was excellent. He was efficient, communicated clearly and understood our firm’s unique culture and requirements. What I found particularly helpful in the process was Mike’s facilitating discussions with the candidates. We have used other recruiters in the past but I enjoyed working with Mike and would trust him with future searches.
Managing Partner | Zargar Lawyers
Blair Lill
I engaged Warren Bongard of ZSA as colleagues spoke highly of him from previous engagements. Working with Warren was excellent. He is professional, flexible, and has been effective for us. What I found to be of value in the hiring process was the high quality candidates, greater volume of candidates, and it was all well coordinated. Warren’s
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I engaged Warren Bongard of ZSA as colleagues spoke highly of him from previous engagements. Working with Warren was excellent. He is professional, flexible, and has been effective for us. What I found to be of value in the hiring process was the high quality candidates, greater volume of candidates, and it was all well coordinated. Warren’s experience and his appreciation for our high-bar needs was key. I would use ZSA again in the future.
Chief Operating Officer | Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
Barbara McNab
We were looking to hire an office manager and had posted on a CBA job board. Working with Mike was excellent. Not only was he quick to respond but if we needed additional information, he was on it right away. We valued the quality candidates he brought to the hiring process. We will use ZSA
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We were looking to hire an office manager and had posted on a CBA job board. Working with Mike was excellent. Not only was he quick to respond but if we needed additional information, he was on it right away. We valued the quality candidates he brought to the hiring process. We will use ZSA in the future.
Synergy Business Lawyers
Daniel Lublin
I reached out to ZSA as we needed to hire a partner for our firm. I dealt with Warren Bongard who is always great to work with and was helpful at discussing the compensation to offer and suggested terms with the candidate. What was particularly helpful was the feedback Warren gave on timing; the compensation
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I reached out to ZSA as we needed to hire a partner for our firm. I dealt with Warren Bongard who is always great to work with and was helpful at discussing the compensation to offer and suggested terms with the candidate. What was particularly helpful was the feedback Warren gave on timing; the compensation to offer; and his availability to speak when needed. I’ve used other recruiters in the past however, ZSA was a good part of the process and it is always nice to work with Warren directly.
Partner | Whitten & Lublin
Patricia North
I reached out to ZSA for lawyer recruitment. Working with Christopher Sweeney was excellent. He is the consummate professional and our lawyer hire is working out swimmingly. Christopher’s depth and breath of experience is unparalleled in the industry, making my work easy and the match virtually guaranteed to be a good fit. I have used
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I reached out to ZSA for lawyer recruitment. Working with Christopher Sweeney was excellent. He is the consummate professional and our lawyer hire is working out swimmingly. Christopher’s depth and breath of experience is unparalleled in the industry, making my work easy and the match virtually guaranteed to be a good fit. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA’s service is truly exceptional and I would use them again in the future.
Partner | LSCS Law
Tamie Dolny
I had seen Travis on my LinkedIn home page and he was one of the initial recruiters who I reached out to when I was searching for a new opportunity. I called three recruiters in total but ended up going with Travis. Dealing with Travis was excellent. The support that he gave me during the
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I had seen Travis on my LinkedIn home page and he was one of the initial recruiters who I reached out to when I was searching for a new opportunity. I called three recruiters in total but ended up going with Travis. Dealing with Travis was excellent. The support that he gave me during the process was phenomenal. I really appreciated his ability to listen to my ‘wants’ and to be available for career discussions during my recruit. He was never pushy and was a pleasure to have in my corner as a cheerleader. I really enjoyed working with him. I chose Travis out of a series of interested recruiters and it was a great decision. Travis has great emotional intelligence and his market knowledge (and flexibility in pursuing leads) was very helpful. Some recruiters can be hyper-aggressive but Travis’ professionalism shone during my work with him. He was patient and careful in listening to my unique placement desires, even as they changed over the course of my recruit. I trusted him with my career (a great decision) and would recommend him again in a heartbeat.
Associate Lawyer | Aird & Berlis LLP
Melissa Fallon
I was in private practice and found it hard with kids home schooling etc., and wanted to move to an in-house role. As a candidate, I found that Travis provided good service and was very efficient. He was knowledgeable about the company, the position and the people that I was interviewing with. Travis kept me
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I was in private practice and found it hard with kids home schooling etc., and wanted to move to an in-house role. As a candidate, I found that Travis provided good service and was very efficient. He was knowledgeable about the company, the position and the people that I was interviewing with. Travis kept me informed throughout the interview process and was very responsive. He made himself available when I had questions and needed more information, or needed to clarify any questions regarding the offer. I spoke to him quite a bit during the process and he was always very accessible, even on weekends – always responding to e-mails and phone calls within minutes. I ended up getting other offers at the same time and Travis added value by communicating this to the hiring manager and taking the necessary steps to expedite the offer process so that I had all of the information to make the right decision about which position was best suited for me. The steps that Travis took to speed up the process were greatly appreciated because I ended up getting the position that I really wanted. I have used other recruiters in the past and I found ZSA to be more efficient. Also, I find that ZSA places candidates in better positions and has better companies as clients than other recruiting firms do.
Manager Legal Affairs | Honda Canada Inc.
Dominique Bensadoun
Aimia was in search of a Chief Legal Officer; ZSA and Dominique came highly recommended. Dominique guided us through the process and provided great insights starting with the job description and ending with the perfect hire. She understood our needs and translated them into excellent candidates for our leadership team to meet. In addition, her
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Aimia was in search of a Chief Legal Officer; ZSA and Dominique came highly recommended. Dominique guided us through the process and provided great insights starting with the job description and ending with the perfect hire. She understood our needs and translated them into excellent candidates for our leadership team to meet. In addition, her team provided a turn-key solution to set up interviews. Dominique’s availability, knowledge and friendly demeanour made it a joy to work with ZSA; I would highly recommend her and her team in a heartbeat and would absolutely use them again for future legal recruitment needs.
General Manager, Talent & Culture and Total Rewards | Aimia
Delia Cristea
Dominique is an amazing recruiter: creative, relentless, with a great understanding of the client’s business and needs, and extremely responsive. She was supportive and friendly through every stage of the process. She has helped us fill a legal position in a very short period of time and that, during a challenging recruitment market. She was
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Dominique is an amazing recruiter: creative, relentless, with a great understanding of the client’s business and needs, and extremely responsive. She was supportive and friendly through every stage of the process. She has helped us fill a legal position in a very short period of time and that, during a challenging recruitment market. She was responsive to our request for diverse candidates and truly every single candidate that she has brought in was absolutely great. Dominique is a star recruiter!
Partner, General Counsel and Secretary │ Power Sustainable
Nathalie Clark
I engaged ZSA because of my previous experience with them. Dealing with Warren Bongard was excellent. He was responsive and is very knowledgeable of the legal industry and its talent. Warren is one of the best and so is ZSA. I found value in the level of candidate matches to role and expectations. I have
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I engaged ZSA because of my previous experience with them. Dealing with Warren Bongard was excellent. He was responsive and is very knowledgeable of the legal industry and its talent. Warren is one of the best and so is ZSA. I found value in the level of candidate matches to role and expectations. I have used ZSA in the past and will use them again in the future.
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Computershare Canada
Frank Reda
I reached out to ZSA as I was very familiar with Orit’s capabilities and connections in the industry and was confident she would be able to fill the vacancy. Orit was key to finding the right person for Gallagher and she made the process so easy. She knew my personality and took the time to
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I reached out to ZSA as I was very familiar with Orit’s capabilities and connections in the industry and was confident she would be able to fill the vacancy. Orit was key to finding the right person for Gallagher and she made the process so easy. She knew my personality and took the time to understand what sort of character would fit in at Gallagher and went out to find the right fit. The personal factor was key. Qualified candidates that have the requisite technical expertise are easy to come by – finding the right person that has the technical abilities along with the right character, personality and business acumen is difficult – Orit nailed it. Overall, working with Orit and the ZSA team was a pleasure. Orit was able to understand Gallagher’s needs and quickly provide a variety of candidates that brought the breadth and depth of experience we were looking for. We were incredibly pleased with the pool of candidates presented and we were able to hire someone that is an up and coming talent in the legal profession – all due to the efforts of Orit and the team at ZSA.
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | Gallagher Canada
Etienne Davis
We needed assistance with a search for an Internal General Counsel and no previous efforts had been made before contacting ZSA. I dealt with Travis Usher and my experience was excellent. Travis was very communicative and efficient. Time was a factor and we managed to fill the position after only a few weeks. Travis was
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We needed assistance with a search for an Internal General Counsel and no previous efforts had been made before contacting ZSA. I dealt with Travis Usher and my experience was excellent. Travis was very communicative and efficient. Time was a factor and we managed to fill the position after only a few weeks. Travis was also instrumental in the contract negotiation phase and helped a great deal in landing our preferred candidate. What was particularly helpful was the insight he had into the candidate’s mindset – sometimes it is very difficult to understand their motivations and needs. Travis certainly helped bridged that gap. ZSA is top notch and I would use their services again.
Senior Manager FP&A and Treasury | Largo Resources
Philip Kariam
I was placed as an Associate by ZSA and my consultant was Travis Usher. I had contacted firms to discuss potential opportunities and one of the firms was working with Travis, and we later connected to discuss the position at McMillan. Working with Travis was excellent. He was diligent; he was persistent; and he communicated
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I was placed as an Associate by ZSA and my consultant was Travis Usher. I had contacted firms to discuss potential opportunities and one of the firms was working with Travis, and we later connected to discuss the position at McMillan. Working with Travis was excellent. He was diligent; he was persistent; and he communicated openly and transparently while providing helpful insights throughout our relationship. What was valuable and helpful were his insights about the job market and the McMillan role/offer.
Associate | McMillan LLP
Shivan Micoo
Travis Usher of ZSA contacted me about a Legal Counsel role. In dealing with Travis, the communication, effort and professionalism (amongst other things) were excellent. ZSA provided valuable follow up information; was in regular and timely contact; and gave me strong insight throughout this process. I had not previously used any recruiters before and ZSA
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Travis Usher of ZSA contacted me about a Legal Counsel role. In dealing with Travis, the communication, effort and professionalism (amongst other things) were excellent. ZSA provided valuable follow up information; was in regular and timely contact; and gave me strong insight throughout this process. I had not previously used any recruiters before and ZSA was first class. Travis was overall a pleasure to deal with and it was a great experience.
Legal Counsel
Lisa Beck
I engaged ZSA to assist with a specialized search for an in house counsel. I had not made any previous efforts to reach out to a recruiting agency and was referred to ZSA by the legal counsel of a large national corporation. We were hiring for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position and dealt
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I engaged ZSA to assist with a specialized search for an in house counsel. I had not made any previous efforts to reach out to a recruiting agency and was referred to ZSA by the legal counsel of a large national corporation. We were hiring for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position and dealt with Mike Race. Mike was excellent, efficient, and clear and concise. The candidate profiles also met with and exceeded expectations. What I found particularly helpful was his managing of the candidate process end to end, and he was knowledgeable and provided support managing candidate expectations and the closing process. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA has a specialized niche, and it is to the credit of the organization for these roles to have deep knowledge. I would use the services of ZSA again in the future and thank the whole team for their tireless efforts moving us through the process!
Vice President Human Resources | Loop Energy Inc.
Anne White
We reached out to ZSA as we were having difficulties finding a suitable employee after advertising online with unsatisfactory results. Our consultant, Sara Adel, was extremely helpful. Her communication was excellent and sent in a timely manner; and she provided our firm with a candidate suited to the job description. I have not used recruiters
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We reached out to ZSA as we were having difficulties finding a suitable employee after advertising online with unsatisfactory results. Our consultant, Sara Adel, was extremely helpful. Her communication was excellent and sent in a timely manner; and she provided our firm with a candidate suited to the job description. I have not used recruiters in the past but would use the services of ZSA again.
Accountant/Office Manager | McKimm & Lott
Andrae Shaw
I was placed as an associate at BLG. Orit contacted me for some opportunities and provided support throughout the process. She was excellent in that she was responsive, enthusiastic, reassuring, knowledgeable, and relational. The value she brought to the hiring process was to provide feedback for junior associates in evaluating their options and in providing
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I was placed as an associate at BLG. Orit contacted me for some opportunities and provided support throughout the process. She was excellent in that she was responsive, enthusiastic, reassuring, knowledgeable, and relational. The value she brought to the hiring process was to provide feedback for junior associates in evaluating their options and in providing opinions regarding career plans. What was particularly helpful was that she spoke from experience and anecdotally, which was persuasive. I have not used any recruiters previously and this was a good experience. I endorse the company, and Orit.
Associate | BLG
Lisa Sellick
We dealt with Travis as we were looking to fill a Senior Corporate Counsel role and were interested in gaining additional applicants while recruiting ourselves at the same time. Travis was excellent. He was very easy to work with; he provided me timely updates as needed; and he was able to help me understand in
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We dealt with Travis as we were looking to fill a Senior Corporate Counsel role and were interested in gaining additional applicants while recruiting ourselves at the same time. Travis was excellent. He was very easy to work with; he provided me timely updates as needed; and he was able to help me understand in the negotiation process with the offer what was most important to the new hire. I have used other recruiters in the past but will use ZSA again. Travis is world class!
HR Director | Turner Construction
François Cloutier
I’ve worked with ZSA and more specifically with Dominique earlier in 2021 on a mandate to find a General Counsel for a growing part of our business and it was a very good experience. The candidates provided were of very high quality and in line with what we were looking for. Her professionalism throughout the
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I’ve worked with ZSA and more specifically with Dominique earlier in 2021 on a mandate to find a General Counsel for a growing part of our business and it was a very good experience. The candidates provided were of very high quality and in line with what we were looking for. Her professionalism throughout the process made it easier and more efficient. Thank you, Dominique!
VP Human Resources | Fiera Capital
Rob Moubarak
I engaged Orit Sinai at ZSA, as I was referred to her by my colleague and because of the firm’s reputation as being one of the best at what they do. Overall, Orit was excellent! What stood out the most was her knowledge of the legal market and transparency. I have used recruiters in the
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I engaged Orit Sinai at ZSA, as I was referred to her by my colleague and because of the firm’s reputation as being one of the best at what they do. Overall, Orit was excellent! What stood out the most was her knowledge of the legal market and transparency. I have used recruiters in the past and ZSA is better! I will use their services again.
Partner | Sutherland Law
Sandra Mouland
I was looking for an HR Manager and was not having any success with any search agencies. I had worked with Mike at ZSA before. He set up a meeting with me very quickly after I reached out to him in order to get a better understanding of what I was looking for and also
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I was looking for an HR Manager and was not having any success with any search agencies. I had worked with Mike at ZSA before. He set up a meeting with me very quickly after I reached out to him in order to get a better understanding of what I was looking for and also promptly got back to me with some good candidates. I appreciated how well Mike followed up and let me know what was happening so I wasn’t left wondering what was going on with my search or the candidate I was interested in. Mike offered excellent customer service and was attentive to my needs and concerns to fill that position. I have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA is above the others and I will use them again.
General Manager | Fasken
Vishank Menon
I wasn’t looking for an opportunity until Travis reached out to me about a Senior Manager, Legal position. I would rate Travis as excellent and it was a pleasure working with him and ZSA as they are extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Any query I had, or assistance I needed, Travis would respond within minutes.
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I wasn’t looking for an opportunity until Travis reached out to me about a Senior Manager, Legal position. I would rate Travis as excellent and it was a pleasure working with him and ZSA as they are extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Any query I had, or assistance I needed, Travis would respond within minutes. It was a great experience and I valued him helping me throughout the recruitment process, through all my queries and coordination with the company, and providing any assistance I required.
Senior Manager, Legal | Capital One
Corinne Lagueux
There’s no doubt that Dominique knows the ins and outs of the legal market but what is most remarkable is that she will not stop before finding THE one despite roadblocks – and everyone knows there are lots nowadays in legal recruitment! She is truly passionate and it shows because she is as excited as
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There’s no doubt that Dominique knows the ins and outs of the legal market but what is most remarkable is that she will not stop before finding THE one despite roadblocks – and everyone knows there are lots nowadays in legal recruitment! She is truly passionate and it shows because she is as excited as you are when she/you come(s) across qualified candidates. Or the other way around; when she finds you, as a candidate, the perfect fit. She advises you, yet listens attentively and makes sure YOU, the client/the candidate, are fully informed at each and every step of the way. Having worked with her on several occasions, she continuously showed me why ZSA is the leading firm in legal recruitment; she works for YOU whether you are a candidate or looking for candidates! She is transparent, resilient and truly committed! Thanks Dominique – yet again!
Director, Legal Affairs │ Belron Canada Inc.
Khristian Khouri
I dealt with Travis and was placed as Legal Counsel with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. Travis was great. I had contacted him months ago and he told me that the job market wasn’t great at the time but also that he would follow up with me when things improved. Months later, I received
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I dealt with Travis and was placed as Legal Counsel with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. Travis was great. I had contacted him months ago and he told me that the job market wasn’t great at the time but also that he would follow up with me when things improved. Months later, I received a message from him about a great legal counsel position, and soon after, I had my first interview. Travis helped me all along the way during the interview process, and eventually, I received an offer.
Legal Counsel | Canadian Association of Professional Employees
Vicky Tuquero
We were looking to hire a Legal Counsel (Construction Claims) and dealt with Warren Bongard. No efforts were made prior to procuring the services of ZSA and we needed their market knowledge and contacts to locate suitable candidates. Warren and his team were very attentive and found us two very appropriate candidates. They did not
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We were looking to hire a Legal Counsel (Construction Claims) and dealt with Warren Bongard. No efforts were made prior to procuring the services of ZSA and we needed their market knowledge and contacts to locate suitable candidates. Warren and his team were very attentive and found us two very appropriate candidates. They did not flood my inbox with sub-par candidates and integrated feedback in future searches. The team’s salary and talent market knowledge was especially helpful for us to locate candidates matching our needs. We have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA was more attentive and we will use their services again in the future.
General Counsel | Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Sarah Daltrop
We engaged ZSA as we had recently posted for a Legal Counsel, and didn’t want to post too frequently for the same position. We had also used ZSA in the past, and had good results. My experience with Mike was excellent. He was super communicative and sent us quality candidates. Mike was also super helpful
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We engaged ZSA as we had recently posted for a Legal Counsel, and didn’t want to post too frequently for the same position. We had also used ZSA in the past, and had good results. My experience with Mike was excellent. He was super communicative and sent us quality candidates. Mike was also super helpful with all my questions and kept me informed throughout the process. We were hiring over the awkward time of December/end of the year, and he was able to quickly get us some candidates to interview. I would use the services of ZSA again.
HR Assistant | HEABC
Seema Sawhney
I dealt with Warren Bongard at ZSA and my experience with him was excellent. I really valued the constant touch points, lots of follow up, and quick turnaround. I would use the services of ZSA again in the future.
Director, HR and Talent Acquisition | Sofina Foods Inc.
Natalie Sidon
We posted a role internally and externally and did not receive appropriate level of candidates on our own. My experience in dealing with Travis was excellent and I was impressed with our interactions throughout the entire recruitment process. Travis was timely; he provided great support and presented strong candidates; and, he followed through seamlessly with
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We posted a role internally and externally and did not receive appropriate level of candidates on our own. My experience in dealing with Travis was excellent and I was impressed with our interactions throughout the entire recruitment process. Travis was timely; he provided great support and presented strong candidates; and, he followed through seamlessly with action items. What was of particular value were the quality of selected candidates, the fast follow through, and the consistent follow ups throughout the process. It felt like we were his primary client, even though we likely weren’t. I have used other recruiters before but not recruiters with legal focus. Our experience with ZSA has set a new standard though, from a customer service perspective. I look forward to partnering again in future.
Manager, HR & Corporate Services | Tarion Warranty Corporation
