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Claire Balas

Claire Balas, Recruitment Consultant at BJRC Recruiting

Claire is a Recruitment Consultant at BJRC Recruiting, where she focuses on legal recruitment and legal search, supporting clients in identifying top legal talent and guiding candidates through pivotal career decisions.

Claire is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and earned her Juris Doctor from Western University. During law school, Claire spent a summer in the Salary Arbitration department at the National Hockey League Players' Association and also summered at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. Following a judicial clerkship at the Tax Court of Canada, she returned to Davies as a Tax Associate, where she worked on both tax planning and tax litigation matters.

Before entering the legal profession, Claire completed a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with an Honours Specialization in Accounting at Western University. She also gained early professional experience through a summer internship in the Assurance group at Ernst & Young LLP. This background enables Claire to bring a well-rounded perspective to legal recruitment, particularly for roles that require strong commercial and financial acumen.

Claire is also a former student-athlete, having played for the Western University varsity women's hockey team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, playing golf, and practicing reformer Pilates.

Types of Roles Claire Works On

  • VP Tax
  • Director, Financial Controller
  • Director, Client and Business Development
  • Legal Counsel
  • Associate General Counsel

Open Searches Claire Is Running

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Currently hiring in Toronto, North York, Halifax.

What People Say About Claire

★★★★★
I worked with Claire Balas at BJRC Recruiting on my most recent role, and she was exceptional throughout the entire process. Claire sought me out directly and brought me forward on her own initiative, with a strong instinct for fit and long-term success. Her communication was clear and consistent, and she genuinely advocated for me at every stage. Claire brings both professionalism and warmth to her work, follows through on details, and makes the process feel well supported and seamless. I would highly recommend BJRD Recruiting to anyone looking for a thoughtful, high-quality recruiting firm. Claire is a standout and a true asset to their team.

Tami-Lyn Manz

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