Senior Recruitment Consultant

Company Overview J&L Apex Advisory is a Singapore-based executive search and talent strategy firm supporting international expansion across Southeast Asia. We partner with high-growth tech ventures and global players to build impactful teams in frontier industries. Job Summary As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will lead end-to-end executive searches, manage client relationships, and drive talent acquisition strategies across Southeast Asia for cutting-edge sectors. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle search assignments including briefing clients, sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing placements for mid-level to senior leadership roles Engage passive candidates using market mapping, direct search, referrals, and professional networks across Southeast Asia to build strong talent pipelines Prepare detailed candidate assessments and deliver well-reasoned shortlists with clear hiring recommendations to clients Build and maintain long-term client relationships by understanding their business models, organizational structures, and regional expansion plans Advise clients on regional talent landscapes, salary benchmarking, hiring practices, and labour law considerations across Southeast Asian markets Identify and develop new client opportunities through proactive networking, referrals, and outreach efforts Expand existing client accounts and negotiate commercial terms for new recruitment mandates Conduct talent mapping and produce market insights and salary benchmarking reports to inform client hiring strategies Monitor and analyze hiring trends in specialist sectors and regions to provide strategic advice Required competencies and certifications Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment, executive search, talent acquisition, HR consulting, or HR business partnering with proven delivery of end-to-end recruitment for professional and managerial roles Strong knowledge of talent landscapes and general familiarity with labour laws and hiring practices in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or other Southeast Asian markets Hands-on recruitment experience in at least one or two sectors including Web3, e-commerce, AI, semiconductors, robotics, aviation, or advanced air mobility Professional proficiency in English and proficiency in a second regional language such as Mandarin Chinese, Malay, Thai, or Bahasa Indonesia Strong business development skills with a consultative client approach and excellent communication and negotiation abilities Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (EA No. 26S3529 | EA Personnel No. R1329267)