Talent Management

Government agency

I worked with Warren to hire a  Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel.  We engaged ZSA because we had worked with ZSA before with great results. We did not make any attempts to recruit as this was an urgent need.  Working with Warren was excellent and I appreciated the constant communication, clarity and transparency.  I also appreciated the advice on market conditions, candidates and the proactive speedy approach in general.  What was of particular value were finding us excellent candidates.  I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA ranks amongst the top firms because of the honest relationship we have built with Warren.  Thank you Warren for sharing information and proactively engaging candidates

Executive Chair

Construction Company

I was referred by a colleague at a firm in Montreal.   My experience working with Warren was excellent as he is very active and widely known; and, he is available and a quick study on our needs.  What I found particularly valuable and helpful was access to candidates.  I have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA is definitely in the top 25 percent.

Sara Yousefi

Senior Legal Counsel | Foodservice company

I was placed as senior legal counsel and dealt with Warren. I engaged ZSA because I needed help landing my first in-house role. Prior to contacting ZSA, I was applying to jobs through LinkedIn. I had an excellent experience. Warren was very knowledgeable, professional, attentive, helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns I may have had throughout the recruitment process. He made the process very smooth and less stressful  and it is obvious that he’s very invested in his client’s and candidates. I had been looking for in-house opportunities for years without success. With Warren’s help, I was able to find an in-house job within a matter of months. He took the time to get to know me and matched me with two high-profile employers which were a good fit for my background and my interests. I was able to land a job with the second company I interviewed with relatively quickly. Warren was always available throughout the process to answer any questions and provide helpful tips going into the interview. I would definitely use his services again in the future and recommend him to anyone looking for a new job. Of particular value that Warren brought to the process was his ability to provide insights and offer helpful tips going into my interviews, which was extremely supportive. He was also very professional at communicating any concerns or questions that I had to my new employer. I have used other recruiters in the past but found that they were not as responsive, nor invested in the process. Warren was there to guide me every step of the way through the hiring process.

Carrie Zettel

Senior Vice President, Asset Management | Northam Realty Advisors

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.

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 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.

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 past, I will recommend ZSA to anyone who needs an opinion on the matter.

Partner

I was placed as a partner and dealt with Warren and Orit. When I made the decision to move, given the fundamental importance of the decision to my career, I wanted to hire a firm that I considered to be the best in the industry, and based on my experiences, ZSA met the bill. I did not make any efforts prior to contacting ZSA. From start to finish, my experience with ZSA was seamless and incredibly well managed. From the very first intake meeting, I truly appreciated the time taken to understand my practice, my current situation and my future goals. From that point on, I felt supported at every turn. Evaluating and ultimately deciding to make a lateral move as a partner was perhaps the most difficult decision I’ve had to make in my professional career, but with ZSA on my side I felt empowered and confident in my process and decision-making. Throughout the entire process, about one month from commencement to signing my offer, I felt in complete control and confident that my confidentiality was respected. Moreover, I truly appreciated the candid feedback and advice I received along the way. I never once felt pressured into making a decision, and by the end of the process I felt completely confident in my choice. I could not have been happier with how the process unfolded and its outcome. I once used a smaller recruitment firm (that had approached me for an opportunity when I was an associate). The experience was not comparable and ZSA far exceeded my (high) expectations.

Managing Counsel

I was placed as Managing Counsel and dealt with Warren Bongard. I engaged ZSA and was asked to apply through them. My experience with Warren was excellent and he was very responsive and approachable. He took the time to get to know me; he kept me updated on the recruitment process; and, I really liked his honest and personal approach. The value that he brought to the hiring process was providing me with insights that helped me prepare for interviews. It was so helpful to have the support of the team and to be able to contact them with my questions. I have used other recruiters in the past but I liked the personal attention and support I received from ZSA and everyone was very responsive and caring. I felt comfortable dealing with Warren and the firm and I did not have that experience with other recruiters. Thank you ZSA for helping me find the perfect job.

Mike Richards

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Teresa Tropea

Vanguard Investments

Kevin Dane

Wildeboer Dellelce

Hugh Christie

Ogletree

Anonymous

Heather Devine

Partner | Isaacs & Co.

Jeffrey Ellis

Canadian Pacific Railway

Marc Isaacs

Isaacs & Co.

Paul Stoyan

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Miriam Tepperman

Sara Diament

Christy O’Connor-Khan

The Weather Network

Aurelio Baglione

Winchester Financial Group

Brian Wise

Assurant

Steve Watson

Associate Chief Counsel | John Deere Credit

Michael H. Appleton, Q.C.

Managing Partner | Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Donna Parish

Associate General Counsel, Litigation Management, P&C Canada | BMO