Consultant - Legal

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training

Global connectivity

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore's Legal practice invites you to join a role that blends legal industry insight with commercial recruitment. You will build relationships with law firms and in-house teams, map talent, and manage client briefs through to offers, while staying connected to the profession.

The role emphasizes business development, client engagement, and delivering recruitment solutions across private practice and in-house roles, with structured training and global network support.

Qualifications

• Experience with the legal industry and understanding of legal environments.
• Proven ability to identify business opportunities and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Market research

Client engagement

Recruitment delivery

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Independence

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Bring your legal experience into a commercial role, building client partnerships and connecting legal professionals with career opportunities.

Stay connected to the legal profession while developing your recruitment career with Michael Page, supported by structured training, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's Legal practice, partnering with law firms and in-house legal teams on their hiring needs. This opportunity suits someone with legal industry experience who wants to move into a commercial, relationship-focused role while staying connected to the profession. You will develop client relationships, build legal talent networks and deliver recruitment solutions across private practice and in-house roles.

About Us

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

Role Description

• 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

• 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 not essential. We provide training to help you translate your legal industry experience 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 i