Job Summary / Introduction

Bring your legal experience into acommercial role, building client partnerships and connecting legalprofessionals with career opportunities.

Stay connected to the legal professionwhile developing your recruitment career with Michael Page, supported bystructured training, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's Legalpractice, partnering with law firms and in-house legal teams on their hiringneeds. This opportunity suits someone with legal industry experience who wantsto move into a commercial, relationship-focused role while staying connected tothe profession. You will develop client relationships, build legal talentnetworks and deliver recruitment solutions across private practice and in-houseroles.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognisedleader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and areputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regionalhub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers theopportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of theworld's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to astrong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy,Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow andsucceed.

Role Description

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant atMichael Page, you will:

Develop relationships with law firms and in-house legal teams, understanding their businesses, practice areas and hiring needs.
Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals and professional networking.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
Build candidate networks across private practice and in-house legal functions through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
Apply your legal industry knowledge to understand clients requirements, including relevant practice experience, technical expertise and professional qualifications.
Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their skills, experience and career aspirations.
Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.
Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms within company guidelines.
Develop your understanding of legal hiring trends, law firm structures and in-house legal functions to support informed recruitment advice.
Participate in relevant legal industry events and networking activities to build relationships and deepen your market knowledge.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
Uphold fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:

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 involving business development, client engagement and recruitment delivery.
The ability to apply legal industry knowledge to understand hiring requirements and build credible relationships with legal professionals.
A willingness to develop sales and negotiation skills, proactively engage prospective clients and grow existing accounts.
Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Initiative, persistence and the ability to respond constructively to changing client requirements and recruitment challenges.
Discretion when handling sensitive information, alongside a commitment to fair hiring, service quality and professional integrity.
The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Previous recruitment experience is notessential. We provide training to help you translate your legal industryexperience into recruitment and commercial skills.

What We Offer

Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
Training and Support: Access to recruitment, business development and professional development programmes, alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.
Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
Continued Legal Industry Exposure: Opportunities to stay connected to 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 andinclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of allbackgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, experience and ability tofulfil the role.

If you require adjustments or supportduring the application or interview process, please let us know so we candiscuss your needs.

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

Phone number : +65 6416 9864

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N

Senior Consultant - Legal