We Are Lawyers Who Understand Lawyers
The Heller Group Legal and Executive Search is a Toronto based legal recruitment firm specializing in the placement of lawyers. We attract top legal talent across Canada and internationally. Our legal recruiters are all experienced lawyers who provide a deep understanding of the legal search and recruitment process to law firms and corporations seeking to add a lawyer to their organization, or to candidates contemplating a career move. The Heller Group’s experienced legal recruitment professionals and our comprehensive process, which includes headhunting and over 20 years of experience, distinguish us from other recruiters. As a leading Canadian legal recruitment agency, our headhunters are renowned for service excellence and focusing on finding the right fit for our clients and candidates. Read what our clients and candidates say about us.
Featured Opportunities

Associate
Insurance Defence
A highly reputable boutique firm is seeking a talented insurance defence lawyer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience and an opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of complex matters for sophisticated clients including corporations, municipalities, and professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with leading practitioners in a supportive environment with a path to progression.

Partner
IP
A leading mid-size firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Partner with a partial or full book of business to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with a broad range of patent and trademark matters including prosecution and clearance, opposition proceedings, brand protection and licensing. This firm provides a well-established platform and excellent opportunities to leverage your practice in a full-service environment.

Associate
Insolvency
Our client, a mid sized firm, is seeking an insolvency lawyer to join its team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in insolvency, debt recovery and enforcement matters with strong advocacy skills. The firm provides a collegial environment with opportunity for growth.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At The Heller Group, we know that diversity is key to building a strong and successful organization and we recognize the important role that inclusive hiring practices play in achieving a diverse workforce. This is why we have committed to partnering with our clients to promote diversity and inclusion best practices throughout all our searches. We believe that diversity and inclusion efforts have to go beyond just a statement. With this in mind, we have taken active measures to ensure our practices promote inclusive hiring practices through the following initiatives:
- Education of our Consultants
- Inclusivity Informed Interview Practices
- Thoughtful and Unbiased Job Descriptions
