HR Consultant and Recruiter for Law Firms and Wealth Management Firms in Calgary
Fractional HR and recruiting for law firms and independent wealth management firms, by a team that understands partner-led firms, billable targets and client relationships built over decades.
CPHR, RPR, CCP and CEBS designated team · 10+ years of experience minimum for every consultant · HR workshops approved by the Alberta Dental Association, the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and CPHR Alberta
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In a Firm Where People Are the Product, HR Can't Be an Afterthought
A professional services firm has no inventory and no product on a shelf. Clients stay because of the lawyer who knows their file or the advisor who knows their family. When that person leaves, the relationship, and often the revenue, can walk out the door with them.
Most law firms and wealth management firms are led by partners and principals who are busy serving clients. HR usually lands on an office manager, a firm administrator or a managing partner, on top of everything else. A number of times there isn’t a dedicated HR department, and the people decisions that matter most get made in a rush.
MPS starts from that reality. We work as an outsourced HR department and recruiting partner for service-based businesses, including law firms, healthcare practices and SaaS companies, and we bring the same hands-on approach to independent financial and wealth management firms.
Where HR and client relationships meet
Key-person risk
When a few senior lawyers or advisors hold most of the client relationships, one resignation can put a book of business at risk. We help you spread relationships across the team and plan for transitions before they happen.
Partner and principal time
Every hour a partner spends on hiring paperwork or a difficult employee situation is an hour not spent with clients. We take that work off their desk.
Succession
Many firms know who should take over, but have no plan for getting them ready. We help you build the next generation of lawyers and advisors.
Confidentiality
Your clients trust you with sensitive information. We handle every search, review and employee matter with the same discretion.
We don't practise law or manage portfolios. We build the team, structure and HR practices that let your people do it well.
What Law Firms and Wealth Management Firms Are Facing in 2026
Competition for talent
Experienced associates, paralegals and advisors are in demand, and lateral moves are common.
An aging bench
Many senior partners and advisors are approaching retirement, and their clients expect a smooth handover.
Changing expectations
Younger professionals want flexibility, clear career paths and feedback, not just a billable target or a sales quota.
Technology and AI
New tools are changing how legal and client service work gets done, and support roles need to evolve with them.
These pressures land on your people. We help you adapt your structure, roles and team so your firm keeps growing and your clients keep getting the service they expect.
How We Help Law Firms and Wealth Management Firms
How We Help Law Firms
Billable targets, long hours and a competitive market for associates and legal support staff make retention a constant challenge. We help managing partners and firm administrators with:
- Recruiting lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants who fit the practice area and the culture
- Retention strategies for associates and long-tenured support staff
- Compensation benchmarking and bonus structures that go beyond the billable hour
- Onboarding for articling students and lateral hires
- Performance conversations and people-leadership training for partners
- Policies, employee handbooks and support with difficult employee situations
How We Help Independent Financial and Wealth Management Firms
Client relationships are built over decades, and many firms depend on a small number of senior advisors. We help firm owners and principals with:
- Recruiting advisors, associate advisors and client service staff
- Succession planning and building the next generation of advisors
- Defining roles and career paths so associates grow instead of leaving
- Onboarding that protects the client experience during team changes
- HR foundations for growing firms: policies, performance management and HR software
Other Professional Service Firms
We also support accounting firms, engineering and consulting practices, and healthcare practices (including dental and veterinary) with the same solutions.
Two Ways We Work With Law Firms and Wealth Management Firms
Outsourced HR Department
For firms without an HR person in house. If a managing partner or principal is handling HR on top of client work, we become your HR department, giving advice, building programs and handling employee issues when they come up.
Support for your Office Manager or Firm Administrator
For firms that already have someone handling HR. We work alongside them as an expert resource for strategy, compensation, difficult situations and projects they don't have the time or specialized background for.
Both options are flexible, including a monthly subscription.
Roles We Recruit
From fee earners to the support team that keeps the firm running.
Law Firms
- Associate Lawyers
- Senior Counsel and Partners
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Law Clerks
- Articling Students
Financial and Wealth Management
- Financial Advisors and Wealth Advisors
- Associate Advisors
- Financial Planners
- Portfolio Managers and Associates
- Client Service Associates
- Compliance and Operations
Firm Operations
- Office Managers and Firm Administrators
- HR and People Leaders
- Accounting and Billing
- Marketing and Business Development
- Reception and Client Experience
- IT and Systems Support
How MPS Compares to a General HR Firm
| Modern People Solutions | General HR Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Sector knowledge | Works with law firms, wealth management firms and other professional service firms | Treats a firm like any other business |
| Firm structure | Understands partners, associates, advisors and support teams, and how each role grows | Uses one generic job ladder |
| Recruiting | Recruits both fee earners and support staff | Focuses on volume hiring |
| Succession | Plans people and client transitions together | Treats succession as a one-time replacement |
| Flexibility | Fractional support, projects or a monthly subscription | Fixed retainers or one-off projects |
Why Firms Trust Modern People Solutions
Our purpose goes beyond providing HR advice and finding your employees. It's about helping businesses succeed with the right HR strategy, work that translates to a tangible ROI, building relationships and providing people with the support they need. Our industry expertise and skills translate to a track record of tangible value for our clients.
Real-World HR Experience
Consultants that have worked in house, VP levels, small business to big Corporations.
Relationship
Focused
We want you to succeed and build long-term partnerships.
Custom
Strategies
We tailor our strategies to your industry and goals.
Tangible Business
Impact
HR work that drives revenue and results.
Strong
Network
Access to our trusted partners in employment law, benefits, marketing and more.
Our Process
Getting started is simple. Ready to see what fractional HR could do for your firm? Book a free HR strategy call and let's talk about where your firm needs support most.
Call or Coffee
Connect — over coffee, lunch, a video call or a phone call, whatever works best for you
HR Strategy Session
HR Strategy Session — we ask the right questions to understand your current HR needs and priorities
Proposal
Custom Proposal — usually starting with an HR assessment, so you know exactly what you're getting and why
Go time!
Get to Work — a data- and people-centric approach gives you data-driven insights into where to start first, while an outside HR consultant brings an unbiased perspective to spot bottlenecks or operational issues early and clarify what to tackle next
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from managing partners, principals and firm owners.
What is Fractional HR, and is it right for a small firm?
Fractional HR gives you an experienced HR team for a portion of the cost of a full-time hire. It suits firms that are too small for an in-house HR department but too busy for partners or principals to handle HR on their own.
We already have an office manager who handles HR. How would you work with them?
We work alongside your partners or the office manager of your firm or wealth company. They stay the day-to-day contact for your team, and we support them with strategy, compensation, policies and difficult situations.
Do you recruit both professionals and support staff?
Yes. We recruit lawyers, advisors and planners, as well as paralegals, legal assistants, client service associates and operations staff.
How do you handle confidentiality?
Every search, review and employee matter is handled discreetly. We can run confidential searches, sign NDAs, and keep sensitive information to the people who need it.
How long does it take to fill a role?
It depends on the role and the market. Support roles usually fill faster than senior lawyer or advisor roles. A junior role can be filled in 45 days, while specialized and senior positions can take several months. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your strategy call.
Can you help us keep the people we already have?
Yes. We look at why people are leaving, then fix the root causes, from compensation and career paths to onboarding, workload and leadership.
Can you help with succession planning?
Yes. We identify key roles, build development plans for your next leaders, and plan client transitions so relationships stay with the firm.
Where do you work?
We're based in Calgary and work with firms across Alberta and Canada, in person and virtually.
How do we get started?
Book a free HR Strategy Call. We'll talk about your current challenges and opportunities, then recommend next steps.
Ready to Build a Stronger Firm?
Book a Free HR Strategy Call
Let's talk about your current challenges and opportunities, and how we can help.
- mpeoplesolutions.com
- 587-225-2732
- wilson@mpeoplesolutions.com
- Canada
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