Urban Legal Recruitment

Urban Legal Recruitment is an executive legal search firm with deep roots in the Canadian marketplace, specialising in connecting legal professionals with their ideal career opportunities. Founded by Stacy Cowan, the firm has built a reputation for making connections that fit through long-term, trusting, and transparent relationships with both employers and candidates. Urban Legal Recruitment's proven record of success stems from continual monitoring of trends and developments in the legal market, combined with personalised service delivered in real time. The company recognises that candidates are so much more than their resumes and invests the time to learn about their skills, goals, and values.

Urban Legal Recruitment specialises in legal talent recruitment across multiple practice areas and employment contexts. The firm works with law firms seeking experienced, skilled legal talent and provides in-house legal counsel recruitment solutions for corporations. Their client-focused approach brings together vetted legal professionals with reputable organisations, ensuring optimal cultural and professional fit. The team, led by Founder and Partner Stacy Cowan and Director of Executive Recruitment Shona Tischner, goes well beyond resume screening to match candidates with positions that align with their career aspirations.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Urban Legal Recruitment serves clients across Canada through strategic legal talent resourcing solutions. The firm has been recognised as the Best Professional Legal Recruitment Firm by Canadian Business Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Urban Legal Recruitment builds long-term relationships with a select number of clients, taking time to understand each organisation's unique culture and people. Employers choose Urban Legal Recruitment for their responsive, personalised service and their ability to deliver a high calibre of candidate consistently.