People & Development Consultant

Consilio-LL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio-LL in Singapore seeks a People & Development Consultant/Associate to support recruitment, development, engagement and retention of lawyers and consultants across Singapore and Asia. You will work closely with the Head of People & Development to attract and select top talent and ensure smooth administration of the consultant lifecycle.

The role also provides operational support to Client Solutions and the Singapore business, with a proactive approach and strong stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and consultant lifecycle management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with onboarding, payroll and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Attract and select high-performing lawyers and consultants across Singapore and Asia.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from ads to onboarding.
• Support salary and rate reviews through market benchmarking.
• Maintain consultant records and lifecycle administration.
• Provide operational support to Client Solutions and Singapore teams.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Tools

CRM systems

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Location: SingaporeReporting to: Head, People & Development SingaporeEmployment Type: 5 days Full-Time

Position Summary

The People & Development Consultant/Associate plays a key role in supporting the recruitment, development, engagement and retention of LOD's lawyer and consultant population across Singapore and Asia.

Working closely with the Head of People & Development, this role is responsible for attracting and selecting high-performing lawyers and consultants, maintaining a strong and diverse talent pool, supporting consultant engagement and retention initiatives, and ensuring the smooth administration of people-related processes throughout the consultant lifecycle.

The role also provides operational support to the Client Solutions team and broader Singapore business, helping to ensure a seamless experience for consultants, clients and internal stakeholders.

A proactive approach, strong stakeholder management skills, attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Resourcing

Working closely with and directly supporting the Head of People & Development to attract and select high-performing lawyers and consultants across Singapore and Asia, including:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including preparing advertisements, processing applications and managing candidate communications.
• Screening, shortlisting and interviewing lawyers and consultants.
• Conducting reference checks, due diligence and background verification processes.
• Drafting candidate profiles and maintaining accurate candidate records within CRM and recruitment systems.
• Building, maintaining and proactively managing talent pools of suitable lawyers and consultants across a range of practice areas, industries and seniority levels.
• Identifying suitable lawyers and consultants for client assignments and working closely with Client Solutions teams on resourcing requirements.
• Negotiating consultant offers, including remuneration and engagement terms.
• Utilising multiple sourcing channels including referrals, job boards, social media, professional networks and direct search methodologies.
• Developing innovative recruitment and talent attraction strategies to ensure access to high-quality legal talent.
• Supporting onboarding activities and ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are completed.

Consultant Development & Retention

Supporting the ongoing engagement, development and retention of LOD's lawyer and consultant population by:

• Maintaining regular communication with consultants on assignment and on the bench.
• Providing consultants with assignment feedback and performance-related guidance where appropriate.
• Acting as a key contact point and trusted advisor for consultants on employment, engagement and performance-related matters.
• Supporting salary and rate review processes through market research and benchmarking.
• Monitoring consultant engagement, utilisation and retention trends.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance consultant experience and strengthen engagement across the business.
• Drafting and maintaining consultant profiles, biographies and capability statements.

Consultant Operations & Lifecycle Management

Supporting the administration and operational management of consultants throughout their lifecycle, including:

• Onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Employment pass, work pass and regulatory application processes.
• Professional licensing and practising certificate renewals.
• Assignment set-up and assignment change processes.
• Time entry monitoring and follow-up.
• Consultant payroll and contractor invoice administration.
• Managing employee changes, assignment updates and internal communications.
• Monitoring fixed-term contracts and assignment expiry dates.
• Supporting compliance reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Maintaining consultant records, databases and HR systems.
• Responding to consultant queries relating to systems access, payroll, IT, benefits and administrative matters.

Client Solutions & Business Support

Providing operational support to the Client Solutions and Singapore teams, including:

• Supporting client onboarding, KYC and vendor registration processes.
• Assisting with consultant onboarding requirements requested by clients.
• Supporting client and business development events.
• Assisting with reports, presentations, profiles and business documentation.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and initiatives across the Singapore and Asia business.

Culture, Engagement & Communications

Contributing to the development and maintenance of a strong and inclusive culture by:

• Assisting with the organisation and coordination of consultant events, social functions, CLE sessions and networking activities.
• Supporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assisting with internal communications and consultant updates.
• Supporting implementation of initiatives arising from employee engagement surveys and feedback programmes.
• Building strong relationships across the consultant population and broader business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and the overall consultant experience.

Qualifications

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and timeliness of recruitment and resourcing outcomes.
• Consultant engagement and retention.
• Accuracy and completeness of HR and consultant records.
• Responsiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Quality of consultant experience.
• Attention to detail and operational excellence.