Senior Consultant - Legal

Job Summary / Introduction

Put your legal background to work in a commercial capacity—forming strong client relationships and connecting legal professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Remain closely aligned with the legal sector while advancing your recruitment career at Michael Page. Benefit from structured training, transparent progression, and the support of a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore’s Legal practice and work with law firms and in-house legal teams to support their hiring requirements. This role is ideal for someone with legal industry experience who wants to transition into a commercial, relationship-driven position without losing touch with the profession. You will build client relationships, grow legal talent networks, and deliver recruitment solutions across both private practice and in-house roles.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognised leader in professional recruitment, operating in over 30 countries and known for excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our top-performing markets, our Singapore office gives you the chance to join a high-calibre team and partner with leading organisations across a wide range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, advanced tools, and the autonomy to shape your own strategy, Michael Page offers the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.

Role Description

In the role of Senior Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, your responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain relationships with law firms and in-house legal teams by learning their businesses, practice areas, and hiring needs.
• Generate new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals, and professional networking.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement follow-up.
• Create and expand candidate networks across private practice and in-house legal functions through direct sourcing, referrals, and market mapping.
• Use your legal industry knowledge to understand clients’ requirements, including relevant practice experience, technical expertise, and professional qualifications.
• Evaluate candidates against job-related requirements, taking into account their skills, experience, and career goals.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring needs, and recruitment processes.
• Develop recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms in line with company guidelines.
• Strengthen your understanding of legal hiring trends, law firm structures, and in-house legal functions to provide well-informed recruitment guidance.
• Attend relevant legal industry events and networking activities to build relationships and deepen market knowledge.
• Work with colleagues across teams and locations to support client opportunities, candidate referrals, and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and manage client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Deliver fair recruitment practices, confidentiality, and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Experience working in a law firm, an in-house legal team, or a role supporting the legal profession, with an understanding of legal work and professional environments.
• An interest in moving into a commercial role that involves business development, client engagement, and recruitment delivery.
• The ability to use legal industry knowledge to understand hiring requirements and build credible relationships with legal professionals.
• A willingness to develop sales and negotiation skills, proactively engage potential clients, and grow existing accounts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Excellent research and organisational skills, with the capability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Drive, persistence, and the ability to respond constructively to shifting client requirements and recruitment challenges.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information, together with a commitment to fair hiring, service quality, and professional integrity.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Previous recruitment experience is not essential. We provide training to help you convert your legal industry experience into recruitment and commercial skills.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, business development, and professional development programmes, along with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to work with colleagues across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Continued Legal Industry Exposure: Opportunities to stay connected with law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal professionals while building a commercial career in recruitment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants based on their skills, experience, and ability to fulfil the role.

If you need adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can discuss your needs.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

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