I’ve had the pleasure of working with Warren and his team for many years. Consummate professionals with a best in class knowledge of the Canadian legal market. The team brings deep strategic thinking to the construction of legal teams, with a proven track record to attract the best available talent for the role.
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O2E Brands
Tyler Barrs, General Counsel, Legal Affairs, Enterprise Risk Management and Government Relations, O2E Brands
Smith Legal Search lived up to their reputation as the leading experts for hiring legal talent in Canada.
Prospera Credit Union
TJ Schmaltz, JD, FCPHR, SHRM-SCP, ICD.D, Chief People & Legal Officer (CPO) Prospera Credit Union
We recently worked with Smith Legal Search to fill a legal counsel position at our company and I was very impressed with the quality of candidates they brought us and their professionalism and diligence in assisting with our search. Dave, in particular, spent the time to get to know our needs and worked quickly to bring us a number of highly qualified individuals. He also provided thoughtful advice on the interview process and assisted us throughout the recruitment process until we finalized a contract with our top candidate. I would highly recommend working with Smith Legal Search for all your legal recruitment needs. Their knowledge and network within the legal community is next to none.
Allie Ketcham
Director, Legal Affairs and Business Continuity & Corporate Secretary | BCAA
We have worked with Smith Legal Search for many years and each time we have been presented with excellent candidates that fit our requirements. The team is responsive, communicates well and thoroughly understand our needs. The entire process is very professional, and I have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Methanex
Kevin Price, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
I have worked with Smith Legal Search on several assignments and they always take the time to truly understand my needs before commencing their search. They also partnered with me to further our company’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiative by ensuring that resumes were blinded to mitigate unconscious bias in the search process and ensure that we identified the best possible candidates.
Confidential
General Counsel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Smith Legal Search as both a candidate and client and recommend them highly and without reservation. They know lawyers better than we know ourselves.
Aris Gold
Ashley Baker, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
When our firm opened our office in Toronto, Smith Legal Search delivered results quickly and efficiently. Their understanding of the legal market was unparalleled. We were impressed by their advice on how best bring our story to the market and the quality of talent they presented. They are not simply recruiters; they are our business partners.
Mintz
– Shannon Davis, Chief Legal Recruiting and Integration Officer
Smith Legal Search played a pivotal role in my own career move and became an invaluable partner as I built out our legal team. Jeremiah and his team brought a strong understanding of the market, delivered well-aligned candidates, and made the process feel seamless from start to finish. On top of their professionalism and insight, they were genuinely enjoyable to work with—making what can be a stressful process much more refreshing and ensuring great cultural fits were found.
Amanda Miller
Lead In House Legal Counsel, Nisga’a Lisims Government
Working with Smith Legal Search was a seamless and highly effective experience. Trevin, Warren and his team took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a strong and diverse slate of candidates. What stood out most was their ability to balance quality with speed—they presented top-tier options, helped us navigate the interview process efficiently, and ultimately helped us land the right hire. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.
Jonathan Jeske
Senior Vice President and General Counsel - Boston Pizza International Inc.
Smith Legal Search has been a strategic partner with Weirfoulds — not just as a recruiter, but as an advisor. Warren has supported our leadership team on market positioning and lateral strategy, and helped us build real momentum with key partner hires.
WeirFoulds LLP
Paul Wilson, Chief Operating Officer
