LEGAL GROUP
ASSOCIATES – PARTNERS – IN-HOUSE COUNSEL – LEGAL SUPPORT
Impact Recruitment’s legal group sources top lawyers and legal support professionals. Whether you are a large national law firm, a local boutique, or an in-house legal department, our team of dedicated recruitment specialists have the expertise to find the right candidate for any role you are looking to fill.
Since 2009, Impact Recruitment has been a trusted recruitment partner in British Columbia. Our client base includes leading law firms as well as national and multinational companies. Since 2017, we have continued to expand our service offerings to new markets – including opening a physical office in Toronto, Ontario.
Our team’s market knowledge, combined with an ongoing commitment to partner with industry associations and our proactive recruitment approach, make us the ideal partner to help you fill roles of any level – from entry-level administrative positions to senior partners and general counsel.
Partner • Associate Counsel • Associate • Attorney • In-House Counsel • Corporate Secretary • Corporate Counsel • General Counsel • Paralegal •
Legal Assistant (LAA) • Law Clerk • Conveyancer
2023 LEGAL SALARY GUIDE
The Impact Recruitment 2023 Legal Salary Guide is here! Our team of legal recruitment experts share current information on trends, in-demand practice areas, compensation, benefits, and perks relevant to the Greater Vancouver and Toronto (GTA) legal markets.
MEET OUR LEGAL TEAM
Mark Fenwick
Senior Vice President, Corporate + Professional Services
Mark Fenwick is a recruitment professional with over 15 years of industry experience, providing temporary, permanent, managed service, contingent workforce and outsource solutions in both the UK and Canada.
Mark joined Impact Recruitment in 2014 and has played an integral part in the development and expansion of our professional services recruitment teams. Building the legal group from the ground up, Mark signed Impact Recruitment’s first law firm client in 2015 and since then has grown our client base to include leading law firms and in-house legal departments. In his current role, Mark manages recruitment specialists and business developers in our Corporate + Professional Services teams including the legal group.
By prioritizing long-term relationships with clients and key industry organizations, Mark’s partnership approach to professional recruitment has enabled him to grow his team significantly, expanding into new niche markets and servicing an increasing number of clients across Canada.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (Leeds University), a Master of Arts in Criminology (Simon Fraser University), and a Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Westminster).
Aaron Joseph
Associate Director, Legal, Canada West
As Associate Director with Impact’s legal group, Aaron oversees a team of recruiters and business developers specializing in placing qualified candidates into lawyer and legal support positions with leading law firms across Western Canada.
Throughout his career, Aaron has gained significant experience in sales, marketing, and business development, and is currently managing an extensive client network of leading law firms. Previously Practice Lead with Impact’s operations division, he also managed a large client base in the lumber, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors.
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (British Columbia Institute of Technology) and a Diploma in Marketing Management and Communications (British Columbia Institute of Technology).
Don Fraser
Practice Lead, Legal
With more than 20 years’ experience under his belt, Don is no stranger to the recruitment industry. He has successfully placed skilled professionals into both permanent and contract roles, and has worked with both enterprise and non-enterprise level clients in the banking, finance and tech sectors.
As Practice Lead for Impact’s legal group, Don plays a key role in the growth of this team and client base, assisting some of the country’s most prestigious law firms in the hiring and onboarding of top talent for their current and future vacancies. Using his vast knowledge and decades of experience in the recruitment field, Don also oversees a group of experienced recruiters, all with a shared goal for finding exceptional legal clients and talent alike.
Don holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (York University).
Aine Buckley
Senior Recruitment Specialist, Legal
Darryl Keong
Senior Recruitment Specialist, Lawyers
Pinaki Patel
Senior Recruitment Specialist, Lawyers
Andrea Paterson
Senior Recruitment Specialist, Lawyers
Megan Chua
Recruitment Specialist, Legal
Raymond Zhou
Recruitment Specialist, Lawyers
NOTABLE + RECENT PLACEMENTS
- Associate Counsel – Real Estate (boutique firm)
- Associate Lawyer – Insurance Defence (promoted to Partner)
- Attorney – Corporate/M+A
- Attorney – Employment
- Attorney – Marine + Admiralty
- Attorney – Real Estate + Construction
- In-House Counsel – Real Estate Developer
- Principal (Partner) – Land Use + Real Estate
- Senior Paralegal – Civil Litigation
- Senior Paralegal – Estate Litigation
- Paralegal – Commercial Litigation
- Paralegal – Corporate
- Paralegal – Insolvency and Foreclosure
- Senior Legal Assistant – Immigration
- Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Real Estate
- Legal Assistant Intellectual Property
- Legal Executive Assistant – Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Records Supervisor
Additionally, our team has placed legal counsel with a Big Four accounting firm, as well as international forest management and national property management companies.
LOOKING TO HIRE?
Impact Recruitment speaks your language because we understand your business. We have the knowledge and resources required to screen and qualify legal candidates, effectively. Unlike some of the other agencies out there.
Ready to start hiring? Email our Legal team directly.
FILL ALL LEVELS WITHIN YOUR FIRM
From LAAs to Senior Partners and General Counsel, Impact Recruitment can fill any level position within your organization.
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR INDUSTRY
Our Recruitment Specialists specialize in specific niche areas. Their knowledge and in-depth understanding of your industry allows them to source top talent and rare skill sets.
EXCLUSIVE CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
We partner with our clients. When we find top talent, we let you know first. Learn more about our Certified Candidate® System here.
CORE ROLES
Core roles are a focal point for our continuous recruitment efforts and our growing networks. We work hard to connect with these professionals – even when you are not actively hiring – so we are ready to meet your needs when you are growing your team.
If your law firm or legal department is hiring for a unique role, we will work with your team to ensure your needs are met. We are always open to working with you on the most challenging roles, for any positions you need to fill.
Our focus includes both lawyer and legal support positions.
Law firms
- Associate
- Attorney
- Partner
- Associate Counsel
- Paralegal
- Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA)
- Law Clerk
- Conveyancer
In-house
- General Counsel
- Corporate Counsel/Associate Corporate Counsel
- In-House Counsel/Legal Counsel
- Corporate Secretary
- Paralegal
- Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA)
Have a role that’s not on this list? No problem! We can help you fill most roles in your organization (even non-legal roles – check out our specialties page to learn more about our full recruitment services).
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