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title: Common Mistakes When Hiring Legal Professionals
tags: [Legal Recruiters, Toronto, Legal Recruitment Specialists]

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**[Hiring legal professionals](https://bjrcrecruiting.com/2026/01/29/mistakes-hiring-legal-professionals/)** is one of the most high-stakes recruitment decisions an employer can make. Legal roles influence risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and strategic decision-making across the organization. Yet despite their importance, many employers unknowingly make mistakes during the hiring process that lead to misalignment, turnover, or increased risk exposure.