Following a webinar hosted by Sonder's Asia team, a high-calibre corporate lawyer approached us to discuss his long-term career aspirations and explore opportunities within the international legal market.
With an outstanding academic background and experience gained at a leading international law firm, he was considering opportunities across several jurisdictions and remained open-minded about where his career might ultimately take him.
At Sonder, supporting internationally mobile lawyers is a key part of our business. Through our network of consultants across major legal markets, we work closely with candidates to help them understand where their experience, skills and ambitions are likely to be most valued.
As discussions progressed, it became clear that the candidate's profile was likely to attract interest from leading firms in multiple markets. Through collaboration between Sonder's Asia and London teams, we were able to introduce him to opportunities that aligned closely with his professional goals and long-term development.
Drawing on deep market knowledge and established relationships with leading law firms, our consultants provided guidance throughout the process, including interview preparation, market insights and strategic career advice.
Following a competitive interview process, the candidate successfully secured an opportunity with a prestigious US law firm in London.
The placement highlights the value of approaching a career search with an international perspective. By leveraging expertise across multiple jurisdictions, candidates can gain access to opportunities they may not otherwise have considered and make decisions based on the best long-term fit for their careers.
Recruiter Comments
"One of the most rewarding aspects of legal recruitment is helping candidates explore opportunities beyond their immediate expectations. The legal profession is increasingly international, and many lawyers have transferable skills that can open doors across multiple jurisdictions. By taking a broader view of the market and collaborating closely with colleagues in other regions, we're often able to identify opportunities that align particularly well with a candidate's long-term objectives. This placement demonstrates the value of keeping an open mind and having access to specialist market knowledge across different legal centres." - Sonia Taylor, Director of Asia
"The candidate had an impressive background and a clear vision for the type of platform he wanted to build his career on. Through close collaboration between our London and Asia teams, we were able to provide insights into different markets and support him throughout the recruitment process. Placements like this demonstrate the advantage of having a genuinely international recruitment platform, where expertise and relationships can be drawn from multiple jurisdictions to help candidates achieve their goals." - Jonathan Taylor, Director of London
