For Law Firms
Your trusted partner in legal talent acquisition.
We help Canada's leading law firms and corporations identify, attract, and retain exceptional legal professionals, with the discretion and expertise the legal market demands.
Our Services
Legal search and executive search services.
Our Toronto legal recruiters handle law firm, in-house counsel, and General Counsel searches at every level and across every practice area in Canada.
Associate Recruitment
From first-year associates to senior counsel, we identify top talent at every stage of the associate career track, across all practice areas and geographies.
Partner & Lateral Hires
Strategic partner placements require exceptional discretion and market knowledge. We handle lateral partner searches with the sensitivity and expertise they demand.
In-House Counsel
For corporations and financial institutions seeking in-house legal talent, we bring the same rigour and relationships we apply to law firm searches.
General Counsel
Executive-level legal leadership searches require a unique approach. We partner with boards and CEOs to identify and recruit exceptional GC candidates.
International Placements
With reach across Canada, the US, and key international markets, we can assist with cross-border placements and international secondments.
Practice Group Builds
Building or expanding a practice area? We can assist with multi-hire strategies to help you establish or grow a team with the right talent.
Why RainMaker
The RainMaker difference.
Choosing the right search partner is one of the most important decisions a hiring firm can make. Here is what sets us apart.
Exclusive focus on the legal sector. No generalist compromises.
Direct access to passive candidates not visible through job postings
Deep relationships across Bay Street, boutique firms, and in-house teams
Transparent process with regular updates throughout every search
Committed to diversity: we present inclusive candidate slates on every search.
Retained and contingency search options to suit your needs
Our Process
How a search works.
Intake
We meet to understand the role, team, culture, and what success looks like.
Search
We conduct a targeted search, reaching candidates your postings.
Shortlist
We present a curated, vetted shortlist of high-quality candidates tailored to your requirements.
Placement
We manage interviews, offers, and the transition to ensure a successful outcome.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by leading firms and corporations.
RainMaker has been an invaluable partner to Glaholt Bowles LLP in our efforts to attract top legal talent in a highly specialized practice area. Adam and Erica team took the time to understand our firm's culture and the specific qualities we were looking for in candidates. Their thorough approach to screening and assessing potential hires gave us confidence throughout the process. RainMaker has successfully placed three lawyers with our firm, each of whom has grown to become a successful and valued member of our team. I would not hesitate to recommend RainMaker to any firm looking to strengthen its bench with exceptional lateral hires.
Andrea Lee
Managing Partner · Glaholt Bowles LLP
Employer guidance
Questions about legal search and recruitment?
Let's find your next hire.
Tell us about the role you're looking to fill. We'll be in touch for a confidential discussion about your hiring needs.
Start a Confidential Search