Legal Talent Associate

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, with occasional calls with the UK that may run later (never later than 19:00)

Singularity works with law firms and legal teams in the UK and internationally that need exceptional legal talent.

We find high calibre lawyers in South Africa and integrate them directly into those firms as full time consultants. The lawyers work remotely but become part of the client's team, handling real work on real matters every day.

For clients, the benefit is straightforward: they get extremely capable lawyers who integrate quickly and strengthen their team without the cost and friction of hiring locally.

For lawyers, the appeal is just as clear. They get to work on sophisticated international matters, earn strong and stable income, and be part of serious legal teams without needing to relocate.

Our role is to bring the right people together and make that relationship work smoothly.

We are looking for aLegal Talent Associateto join our team in Cape Town.

At its core, this role is about finding outstanding lawyers and helping them make the move into roles with our clients. You will spend your time identifying potential candidates, speaking with lawyers, assessing their suitability, and guiding them through the process of joining a client team through Singularity.

This is a people heavy role. You will speak to lawyers every day and help them understand how Singularity works, what the opportunities look like, and whether a particular role is right for them.

Many of the lawyers we speak to are cautious. They are often used to very traditional employment structures and can be hesitant about something new. A big part of your job will be explaining how our model works clearly and confidently, answering their questions, and helping them make an informed decision.

When this is done well, lawyers feel comfortable, confident, and excited about the opportunity. When it isn't explained properly, they hesitate or walk away. Your ability to communicate clearly and handle those conversations with confidence is central to the role.

You will work closely with our Director of Operations and the wider Singularity team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing client job specifications and understanding exactly what kind of lawyer a client needs

• Using our systems and tools to identify and source suitable lawyers

• Reaching out to candidates and starting conversations with potential hires

• Interviewing lawyers to assess their experience, ability, and suitability for client roles

• Explaining how Singularity works and answering candidate questions about the structure, benefits, and risks

• Preparing candidates before they are introduced to clients

• Acting as a point of contact for lawyers throughout the process

• Supporting lawyers once they are deployed with clients when questions arise

• Acting as a liaison between deployed lawyers, the Singularity team, and sometimes the client

• Maintaining organised records of candidate conversations and progress

A typical week will involve many conversations with lawyers, reviewing candidates, and coordinating closely with the team internally.

We are open to people coming into this role from a few different directions.

1. A Lawyer Interested in Recruitment
You may be legally qualified or have legal experience and want to move into a more commercial and people focused role while staying close to the legal profession.

2. A Recruiter Interested in Legal Talent
You may already have recruitment experience and be interested in specialising in legal placements and working with highly skilled professionals.

3. A Highly Capable Generalist
You may not come directly from law or recruitment but have strong judgement, good communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly. With the right mindset, this role can be learned.

What matters most is not your exact background but your ability to think clearly, communicate confidently, and handle conversations with professionals who take their careers very seriously.

This role requires a particular type of person.

You will need to be:

A clear communicator
You must be able to explain things simply and confidently. Lawyers will ask detailed questions and expect direct answers.

Comfortable with people
You will be speaking to new candidates constantly. You need to enjoy conversations and be able to build trust quickly.

Assertive and composed
Candidates are often cautious and risk averse. You need to be comfortable addressing their concerns and guiding the conversation without hesitation.

A strong problem solver
Each role and each candidate is slightly different. You will often need to think through situations and work out the best approach.

Organised and reliable
Candidates and clients rely on us to run a smooth process. Attention to detail and follow through are important.

Singularity uses technology heavily to move quickly and work efficiently.

You will be working with a range of tools including sourcing platforms, CRM systems, AI tools, and communication platforms. Being comfortable learning new technology and using systems effectively is important for success in this role.

You do not need to know our tools already, but you must tech comfortable and willing to learn quickly.

You will report to ourDirector of Operations, who will work closely with you and provide training and guidance as you get up to speed.

• Competitive salary

• Performance related bonuses tied to successful placements