Careers

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. How we share our knowledge across our business, and with our clients, is critical in delivering value to our clients.

We currently have 26 offices in 16 countries and a number of referral relationships that enable us to offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With 420 partners and a further 1,450 lawyers working across 10 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.

Our clients value us for being approachable, astute and commercially minded. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients in innovative ways.

Ashurst regards an inclusive and diverse environment as critical to its business success. Accordingly, the firm encourages applications from candidates representative of all talent pools. Find out more about our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy on the "About Us" section of our website.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled HR Consultant to join the Singapore People & Culture team and support in running the day-to-day operations of the Singapore office. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the stakeholders in the office on a variety of HR matters.

Our ideal candidate will be a strong senior HR advisor with good level of experience in recruitment, preferably in the legal sector. You have excellent communication skills and solid experience in employee life cycle and HR operations. You are able to multi-task and work well independently as well as in a team in a fast paced environment.

Main Tasks

General Recruitment

• Work closely with hiring partners or managers to offer advice and execute recruitment plans
• Determine and develop relevant recruitment strategies to meet staffing needs, proactively seeking ways to widen talent channels and improve the way we hire
• Manage full-life cycle recruiting process with candidates, from sourcing and attracting all the way through to offer delivery and negotiation and provide a high-touch candidate experience
• Maintain CVs database
• Active management and building of candidate pipeline
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews where appropriate
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements
• Propose candidate salaries to P&C Manager and hiring partner/ manager for consideration
• Facilitation of internal mobility where appropriate
• Provide regular and timely updates and reports on employment activities and strategies
• Stay close to the ground to ensure that internal salary bandings continue to remain competitive and relevant

Graduate Recruitment

• Manage and facilitate recruiting activities and events on campus including law fairs, networking events etc.
• Develop new marketing collateral, and maintain all collateral and relationships with recruiters and law schools
• Propose and implement enhancements to trainee and internship recruitment strategy
• Ensure that Singapore trainees fulfilled the requirements under the Practice Training Contract and successfully obtains the Singapore qualification
• Seek for feedback from supervising partners and plan for training seat rotations
• Liaise with graduate recruitment team in other offices to plan for international training seat rotations
• Plan and execute Summer Internship Programme

Projects

• Consistently review existing policies and ensure that they are align to current legislation

Formal Law Alliance

• Continually monitor the threshold requirements under the FLA set up to ensure it is in compliance
• Assist with annual FLA reporting to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
• Administer and liaise with the law schools on the various scholarships under the name of the FLA

Compensation & Benefits

• Process monthly payroll (alternate month) for P&C Manager's checking in a timely and accurate manner
• Support in the management of annual HR processes including the coordination and preparation of materials for appraisals, promotions, salary review and bonuses
• Management of all group insurance matters

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Essential Skills

• Relevant experience of a minimum 5 - 6 years in a similar capacity.
• Experience working in the professional services sector is preferred but not essential.
• Sound administrative skills with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy of data management.
• Strong working knowledge of MS office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with high levels of discretion and confidentiality.