International firm moves (August 2019)

“Am I too young/senior to move to an international firm? Is there a sweet spot?” If we go by the August moves – where every single year from 2011 to 2017 (based on call date) is represented – there seems to be hope for everyone!

For young lawyers, we previously touched upon some reasons for why there are few roles for newly-qualified lawyers. That said, it is worth getting in touch with us early if you plan to move to an international firm as we are always happy to share from our personal experience what skillsets you can acquire and how you should work smart (and not just work hard) so that you are best-placed to secure an offer when a good opportunity presents itself.

For mid/senior-level lawyers, hiring is often more opportunistic and event-driven (e.g. a replacement for a departing associate, or a new business strategy/focus that requires someone with a specific language/geographical/industry skillset). In such cases, our extensive network facilitates such news reaching us quickly and accurately, which we apply to your benefit.

As we enter the final quarter of 2019, perhaps you are starting to think about your career plans for the upcoming 2020. Having previously worked in and across many of the top law firms in Singapore, our team – made up exclusively of experienced lawyers – has an intimate knowledge of what many teams/Partners are looking for and will be able to give you precise advice on your suitability and chances for the role(s). If you would like to speak with us, drop us a note at hello@lexmatch.co.