Specialized in Legal & Compliance Recruitment

At Hunton Blake, our Legal & Compliance Desk specializes in identifying and securing exceptional legal professionals for leading law firms and organizations across Canada and the U.S. Supported by a deep network of Partners, Senior Associates, and in-house legal leaders, we advise clients on complex and strategic hiring mandates.

Trusted by Leading Organizations Across Canada and the U.S.

Law Firms (Private Practice)

Boutique Law Firms
Mid-Size Regional Law Firms
Large National Law Firms
International Law Firms

Typical Mandates Include:

Corporate Law Partner
Tax Litigation Partner
Tax Planning Partner
Real Estate Partner
M&A Partner
Senior Associate – Corporate / M&A
Senior Associate – Litigation

We partner with law firms across Canada and the U.S., ranging from specialized boutique practices to major national and international firms seeking exceptional legal talent.

Industry (In-House Counsel)

Privately Held Companies
Family Offices
Real Estate Investment Firms
High-Growth Startups
Public Companies
Fortune 500 Organizations

Typical Mandates Include:

Chief Legal Officer
General Counsel
VP Legal
Head of Legal
Associate General Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel

We also support organizations seeking experienced in-house legal leadership across a wide range of industries.

Legal Specializations

Our mandates span the full range of legal seniority, from Associates and Senior Associates to Partners, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officers.

Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Real Estate Law
Banking & Finance
Litigation
Tax Law
Employment & Labour Law
Regulatory & Compliance
Intellectual Property
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Recent Appointments

Our legal and compliance practice focuses on identifying and placing professionals who bring deep expertise across regulatory, transactional, and in-house environments.

Mandate
Sector
Tax Lawyer
Mid-Size Accounting Firm
Corporate Law Partner
International Law Firm
Head of Legal
Technology
Chief Legal Officer
Private Equity
Tax Planning Partner
International Law Firm
Legal Counsel
Real Estate Investment Firm
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Family Office
Tax Litigation Partner
National Law Firm
VP Legal
Public Technology