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NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search

Verified Job SourceRecruitment agency

Toronto, Ontario

Staffing and Recruiting
1–10 people

About

NagataConnex Executive Legal Search is a search and recruitment firm solely focused on the placement of lawyers and legal professionals into law firms and corporations. The firm combines three recruitment methods – headhunting, database search, and advertising – in order to find the best fit for every client and candidate. NagataConnex has recruited for top Canadian and international firms, boutique firms, and corporations, in some cases placing whole legal departments. We have placed partners, associates, in-house counsel up to and including general counsels, as well as paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants. The firm was founded by Lorene Nagata (LL.B.), who has nearly 30 years of experience in legal recruitment. She has a reputation for providing excellent service and maintaining high professional standards. Satisfied clients repeatedly return to NagataConnex, confident in the knowledge that our team will find the best candidate for the opportunity.

Open positions

VP, LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years’ Financial Services/Lending experience)

Hybrid · Toronto

Advise on sophisticated asset-backed and structured finance transactions, with opportunities to support securitization matters. Contribute to general corporate and commercial work and develop toward a broader legal practice while partnering with business groups.

Compliance & Litigation Law Clerk (6+ years’ experience)

Hybrid · Toronto

Develop and manage an intake system for litigation claims and compliance inquiries, triage requests, and direct them to the appropriate parties. Review and implement internal policies and procedures, manage project timelines, and support litigation matters—particularly commercial and construction disputes—by coordinating information across business units and liaising with external counsel.

CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL (2-4 years' corporate / M&A experience)

Hybrid · Toronto

The role involves reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial contracts, shareholder/JV agreements, and M&A transactions. Additionally, the counsel will provide risk management and compliance advice and assist with public company reporting requirements.