Working with ZSA was one of the best decisions of my professional career to date. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the position in which I find myself thanks in no small part to ZSA’s exceptional collective efforts. Immediately upon working with ZSA Legal Recruitment it’s clear their top priority is matching candidates with their ideal employers and that philosophy is evident in every aspect of how they furnish their services.

I’d like to specifically thank Warren who helped me navigate my transition to my new employer to such an extent that I was able to experience the switch as the accomplishment that it was as opposed to being the daunting and intimidating process that one might experience without the benefit of ZSA’s expertise and individualized approach to legal recruitment.

Warren reached out to me on LinkedIn and I was placed as an associate. I dealt with both Warren and Harsev who were excellent. They were both so nice to work with as well as being friendly, informative and prompt to answer emails. I really valued what they brought to the process in being informative, knowledgeable and results orientated. I would not have gained this new employment without the help of ZSA.

I was placed as an associate and dealt with Warren and Orit. I engaged ZSA to help me look for a new opportunity after I left my previous firm, where I had been actually been placed by Warren. I have been working with Warren for over four years and he has been my absolute go-to person every time I’ve found myself looking for a new opportunity, so I did not make any efforts prior to contacting ZSA.  I reached out to Warren right away once I had made the decision to make a lateral move. My experience with Warren and Orit was excellent. Orit was always pleasant and professional.  She consistently replied to my emails promptly at all hours of the day and night – even if there were no updates, to keep me posted.  She had valuable knowledge of the marketplace and about the specific firms offering positions.  Warren, also, was very knowledgeable, professional, attentive, helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns I 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.  He has also successfully placed me at two great firms.  In both cases, with his help, I was able to find a job within a matter of months with the first firm I interviewed with.  Warren was always available throughout the process to answer any questions and provide helpful tips going into the interview.  I honestly hope I never need ZSA’s services again for myself but, in the event I am looking for a new opportunity, my very first call will be to Warren at ZSA. Orit was professional, personable, organized, responsive and very encouraging, and I felt certain that she was fully engaged with the process.  Warren was there to guide me every step of the way through the hiring process.  His knowledge of the profession and his ability to provide insights and offer helpful tips going into my interview was extremely invaluable.  He was also very professional at communicating any concerns or questions that I had to my new employer, and negotiating the terms of my new contract to get me the best possible compensation package. Warren has shown a deep understanding of prospective firms’ needs as well as my knowledge and experience, which adds value to everyone involved in the hiring process.  He knows everyone, has great connections, and he actually has good relationships with all of the firms and has rightfully earned his reputation as a recruiter you can actually trust.  With all of his experience, knowledge and understanding of the market and the profession, Warren has always been able to offer helpful insights and give a me a candid and fair evaluation of my job prospects. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is by far the best agency I have worked with and the only one that has successfully placed me in roles.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I worked with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai, who were both exceptional from start to finish. They were interested in understanding my goals and objectives and responsive in answering my questions along the way. They made the whole process as painless as possible. I particularly appreciated the fact that they spent the time to explain the market to me in advance of my interviews so I knew what points to emphasize with firms during the recruiting process. I would use ZSA again, without a doubt. They would be my first call if I am ever looking to make another move.

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.

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!

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.

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.

I engaged ZSA because I had heard fantastic things about them from a mentor of mine.  Prior to contacting them I had done some of my own job searching and reached out to a couple other recruiters. My experience dealing with Warren Bongard was excellent and truly could not have been a more enjoyable process. Warren is the ultimate professional. He was engaged, supportive and proactive. His approach was thoughtful and collegial and instilled confidence in me that I was working with someone who was more than superficially interested in my success. What I found particularly helpful was their well-established connections with a wide variety of law firms, from national Bay Street firms to regional boutiques, coupled with the knowledge of the work environment and « fit » for each. Before contacting ZSA I had a couple conversations with Robert Half and Mirillion Group, but both were subpar in leads and their approach. ZSA is truly a preeminent firm that provides exceptional service. This should be your first call if you are seeking to explore your career options.

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.