Legal Talent Associate, Cape Town

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)

About Singularity 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.

The Role We are looking for a Legal Talent Associate to 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.

What You’ll Do Day to Day 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.

Who This Role Could Suit 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.

Traits That Matter Most 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.

Tech and Tools 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 .

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

Compensation

Competitive salary

Performance‑related bonuses tied to successful placements

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