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
Comprehensive legal recruitment.
From first-year associates to general counsel, we handle searches at every level and across every practice area.
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 will never reach.
Shortlist
We present a curated, vetted shortlist of typically 3-5 exceptional candidates.
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 worked with Norton Rose's Toronto office for many years. As one who has had the pleasure of working with Adam Lepofsky and his team during this time, I can attest to the high level of services that RainMaker provides to its clients. I have always found the team at RainMaker to be professional, service oriented and a pleasure to deal with.
Ava G. Yaskiel
· Norton Rose
In the legal talent wars Adam Lepofsky is a key strategist. We rely on his direct, no-nonsense approach in accurately assessing the likely fit of potential candidates (for their sake and ours) so that we can continue building our team with exceptional lateral hires.
Hugh L. MacKinnon
Chairman / CEO · Bennett Jones LLP
Husky prides itself on having a strong and unique corporate culture, so finding talented people to fit into the company requires a recruitment firm with the right attitude, service and approach. RainMaker has delivered high caliber talent for two positions within Husky's legal department. Adam and his team are knowledgeable about the market and they took the time to ensure the right fit for both the company and the candidates. From advertising to candidate screening to facilitating interviews and negotiations, RainMaker Group allowed me to stay focused on my job while they did the groundwork, and in the end they delivered with excellent results.
Michael P.J. McKendry
General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer · Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
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