We were looking to hire a General Counsel and reached out to Mike.  ZSA is a well-recognized firm working in several Canadian provinces.  I made no effort!  I just asked the ZSA Montreal Office and Mike (Vancouver Office) called me back!  My experience working with Mike was excellent.  He was very proactive; the candidates provided were high quality candidates; and, we had a very good follow up by Mike.  He also brought great value to the hiring process in that the recruitment process was fairly rapid and he was very hands on and helped us analyze the candidates.  This was the first time I used a recruiter and I would use the services of ZSA again.

I reached out to ZSA upon recommendation.  My experience with Mike was excellent.  He got on the assignment right away; he brought forth strong candidates; and had great communication.  Mike also brought a strong knowledge of the field to the hiring process.  I have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA fares very well.  I would use their services again in the future.

I had an excellent experience with Mike and was placed as an Associate Counsel.  Mike was diligent, punctual and patient.  He offered great insight and helped me navigate a serious career change.  Mike also provided the guidance I needed, given it had been over a decade since I changed positions.

I was placed as a Litigation Associate.  I engaged Mike after seeing a job posting on ZSA LinkedIn.  This was by far the best recruitment experience I have ever had.  Mike took the time to learn my practice, get to know me, and leveraged his industry contacts to arrange interviews.  Mike brought great value in that he has great connections in Vancouver, as well as insight into the different firm cultures and scope of practice.  I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is far superior.

I was placed as a lawyer and dealt with Mike.  I had left the law for a while and was looking to get back into practice.  I happened to come across a ZSA ad in regard to this position and reached out.  The really attractive thing about it was that the ad indicated that the position was one where I wouldn’t have to rebuild a client base – the firm already had this in place. It was so helpful for me to know what they were looking for from the get-go as I find so many job postings are so unclear that you can end up going down a path only to learn that it isn’t what you are looking for (thereby wasting not only your own time but the others involved too).  Mike was excellent and very responsive and he made sure to make himself available to me, which I greatly appreciated.  I also did not feel like he was pushy with me and was really trying to let me determine if this was a good match.  When we spoke, he was engaging and kind, and was very much on top of what was going on.  If there was an area where he wasn’t sure of the answer, he would find out.  Overall, I really enjoyed dealing with Mike!  I really appreciated his straightforwardness in telling me about the firm’s situation and why they were looking for someone, etc.  It really helped me to figure out if this was something I would like to pursue.  Also, there was a point where I wasn’t quite sure how to broach one aspect of work (commuting/working remotely) and Mike was great to walk me through it and then act as a go-between on that issue.  He was also fantastic about following up and checking in with me (both of which I needed!).  I have been contacted, and spoken with, other recruiters in the past, but those interactions have never gone anywhere.

I engaged ZSA, and Mike, through a referral – resulting in being placed as an Associate Lawyer.  My experience was excellent and  Mike was pivotal in helping me find and secure a new opportunity.  Mike was an excellent adviser and also a great advocate.  I felt like he was really rooting for me, and having someone like that in your corner is invaluable.  As a junior, searching for a new firm presented unique challenges but Mike provided sage advice and always knew what to do!  That level of reassurance kept me grounded throughout the entire process.  It goes without saying I’d highly recommend Mike and ZSA!

I engaged ZSA because of their strong candidates and professional approach.  My experience with Mike was excellent.  He was always very responsive and easy to deal with.  He finds us excellent candidates and knows the calibre of people we are looking for.  His easy going nature; his appropriate follow ups; and, updates on where candidates are at in their process, were all valuable and helpful.  I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA is always the most professional in their approach and brings us the best candidates.  I like that ZSA vets candidates thoroughly before presenting them.  I would use the services of ZSA again.

I was placed as a Partner and dealt with Mike and Amrit. Previously, I had used The Counsel Network, when I was a lot more junior –  but it wasn’t formal. I reached out to ZSA as I was unhappy with the lack of work at my current firm and lack of promotion/succession plan and  spoke with my colleague at the firm who was using ZSA. My experience with  both was excellent. Amrit was very attentive to all my needs and requirements, and was always ready to present or explore new opportunities for me to consider. I also had the pleasure of working with Mike during Amrit’s vacation and, during that time, Mike was equally as responsive, available and provided sound guidance for me to be able to make a decision. It truly was a life changing experience and I owe them both a lot of gratitude. I found it particularly helpful that they were able to initially present my profile on a no-names basis which would be impossible to do if applying directly. The benefit of this is that only truly interested firms get to know my actual name and details, and further, it keeps the process confidential. ZSA consultants also helped with the decision making, selection and the debrief process which was  invaluable. Both Amrit and Mike are amazing in what they do and their strong connections to law firms are what brings immeasurable value to their process as firms are confident in moving forward when they reach out. It was such a fast process for an otherwise life changing decision that both Amrit and Mike were so helpful for.

ZSA has sent me emails over the years when interesting opportunities arise. I dealt with Mike and Amrit and was placed as an associate.

Amrit and Mike are both very organized, knowledgeable, candid, and my experience with them was excellent. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA has been the most helpful.

I was placed as an associate and dealt with Mike, who was referred to me by a former colleague. Prior to reaching out to ZSA, I had only applied to one firm and this was my first involvement with a recruiter. My experience with Mike was excellent. He was very quick, efficient, and responsive and he took my goals and preferences into account, and made suitable recommendations. He seemed to communicate my background, needs and wishes to the potential employers very well. I loved that I did not have to write cover letters, and it was great to have an insight into which firms may be hiring even though they do not have public ads. This was really helpful and of value to me.

I was placed as an Associate Counsel and engaged ZSA after seeing a posting of interest and contacted Mike. My experience was excellent as Mike took the initiative to put together lists of firms for me, and then would reach out to the ones that I approved. This saved me a ton of time which was extremely valuable.

I was placed as an Associate. I tried to find a job through personal networking and cold applications for a long time. I had heard that another foreign-trained lawyer who had luck with Mike, so I reached out. My experience was excellent in that he was calm and kind and took a methodical approach to finding work which he explained thoroughly. He discussed his plan and then executed it – keeping me in the loop throughout.

After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our culture that we were looking for – out of the 6 candidates he presented, 5 could have been hired. We have worked with other recruiters in the past, but ZSA presented the most qualified and best fit candidates to date – we would definitely use their services again.

I reached out to Mike in response to a job posting online. My experience was wonderful – Mike was prompt, courteous, friendly, and made sure I was looked after when he was on holiday. He was able to connect me with a business hiring I might not have known about otherwise. While this was my first time working with a recruiter, ZSA was terrific. I would certainly use their services again, but hopefully I won’t be looking for a job for a while!

I engaged ZSA after applying around 25 times on my own in search for a role in a specific sector. Dealing with Mike was excellent.  He is an amazing person and I could not be happier with my experience. Mike brought great value to the hiring process in that not only did he make the connection with my current employer, but he provided great advice along the way, was super supportive, and generally made the experience positive.

We had been recruiting for this position for over three months with no success when we decided to contact several recruiters. We approached ZSA and Mike was willing to work with us and give us the right support and feedback during the hiring process.  Dealing with Mike was excellent and his experience and negotiation skills were vital in the hiring process. I will use ZSA again in the future.

Mike had stayed in touch with us and became aware of our need to hire a junior associate. Working with Mike was excellent. He was efficient, communicated clearly and understood our firm’s unique culture and requirements. What I found particularly helpful in the process was Mike’s facilitating discussions with the candidates. We have used other recruiters in the past but I enjoyed working with Mike and would trust him with future searches.

I contacted Mike Race regarding a job posting with ZSA for a 1-2 year commercial real estate position. My experience with Mike was excellent. Mike is an incredible recruiter. He was helpful in guiding me through the process; contacted me regularly during  interviews; and was very quick to respond to any questions I had. It was great to have a “middle-man” in the process who had experience with the process and who kept me updated on my progress in the interview process. I have spoken to other recruiters in the past; however, I was underwhelmed. ZSA’s services were superior.

I had worked with another recruiter who, while doing good work, was not moving things along as quickly as I’d liked. Mike is excellent – very fast and a great communicator. He kept me in the loop at all times and appeared to be very well-connected in the market, letting me know what his contacts were saying and where there might be opportunities arising. While I appreciated the work of another recruiting firm I was using during the process, Mike and ZSA provided superior service. I recommended Mike to a friend, and within a week he had several offers lined up. Fantastic service.

I engaged ZSA because of Mike’s reputation. I did not apply to any jobs or complete an active search prior to engaging ZSA. Mike was excellent to work with and I will be recommending him to any friends who are hoping for a change. Mike is confident and took care of all of the little things for me, so I could concentrate on performing in the interviews and making decisions. I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA has been far superior because I felt less pressured.

I was placed by ZSA in the position of General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.  My experience dealing with Mike was excellent. I found it particularly helpful that he was able to move things along quickly and answered my questions. ZSA is excellent compared to others I have used in the past.

We were looking to hire an office manager and had posted on a CBA job board. Working with Mike was excellent. Not only was he quick to respond but if we needed additional information, he was on it right away. We valued the quality candidates he brought to the hiring process. We will use ZSA in the future.

I engaged ZSA to assist with a specialized search for an in house counsel. I had not made any previous efforts to reach out to a recruiting agency and was referred to ZSA by the legal counsel of a large national corporation. We were hiring for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position and dealt with Mike Race.  Mike was excellent, efficient, and clear and concise. The candidate profiles also met with and exceeded expectations. What I found particularly helpful was his managing of the candidate process end to end,  and he was knowledgeable and provided support managing candidate expectations and the closing process.  I have used other recruiters in the past but ZSA has a specialized niche, and it is to the credit of the organization for these roles to have deep knowledge.  I would use the services of ZSA again in the future and thank the whole team for their tireless efforts moving us through the process!