Bilingual Team Lead, Talent Acquisition

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bilingual Team Lead, Talent Acquisition with 5-7 years of full cycle recruitment experience to join our growing team in Toronto. This role combines full-cycle recruitment (70%) with mentorship responsibilities (30%), offering the opportunity to lead by example while actively contributing to hiring success. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mentoring others.

As a Bilingual Team Lead, Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for:

Full-cycle Recruitment (70%)

• Managing end-to-end recruitment for a portfolio of roles, from intake to offer acceptance.
• Confidently partnering with hiring managers to understand business needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for hiring managers, advising on recruitment strategies, process compliance, and market trends.
• Sourcing, pre-screening and assessing candidates using a variety of tools and techniques such as iCIMS, Indeed and LinkedIn.
• Proactively sourcing and headhunting candidates for hard-to-fill or niche roles using creative and targeted approaches.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external recruiting agencies to support hiring needs.
• Staying current on evolving employment regulations, including Bill 96 and the Pay Transparency Act, and ensure recruitment practices remain compliant.
• Ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the ATS (iCIMS).
• Tracking and reporting on recruitment metrics and KPIs.

Team Mentorship & Operational Support (30%)

• Acting as a role model for the recruitment team, providing guidance on day-to-day operational questions; offering feedback and coaching to help peers improve performance.
• Monitoring requisition progress to ensure timely movement through the recruitment funnel.
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of the recruitment tracker and related documentation in iCIMS.
• Supporting onboarding and training of new team members, sharing best practices and tools.
• Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving issues in the ATS or other recruitment systems.
• Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Manager to identify process improvements and support team performance.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Bilingualism (French and English) written and spoken is required.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in a legal or professional services setting.
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting other recruiters is required.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (iCIMS experience preferred).
• Familiarity with employment legislation such as Bill 96 and the Pay Transparency Act.
• Experience working with or managing external recruitment vendors and agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.