Asian Market Growth Sparks Demand for New Lawyers

As the size of the global economy continues to increase, Asia is quickly becoming the focal point for businesses around the world. This is especially true in manufacturing powerhouses such as India and China. Attorney headhunters realize that this market is a great opportunity for lawyers looking to relocate internationally, and experts agree that the legal market in Asia will continue to grow into the future.

“Generally, compared to the Americas or Europe, historically Asia has been very lightly lawyered,” DLA Piper legal recruitment manager Tony Angel told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. “That is changing very rapidly. You see the growth of massive firms in China and India and their increasing sophistication, so I think what you’re seeing in Asia – the overwhelming trend – is the increasing maturity of the industry.”

While Hong Kong has established a reputation as THE center for Asian legal work, candidates looking for legal jobs should consider Singapore as an appealing destination.  Bloomberg reported the number of foreign lawyers in the city-state has double over the past four years, and a second round of licenses will be open to application in the second half of 2012.  Singapore is a hub for big businesses in Southern Asia, and it is the perfect location for an attorney who specializes in corporate law.

If you are unsure of where to begin your job search, look no further than Kinney Recruiting.  Our legal recruiters can help you find a position in Asia that is tailored to your unique skill set.  It can be difficult to negotiate the language and cultural barriers a foreign employment market presents.  Kinney Recruiting’s in depth knowledge can help you hurdle these barriers.  Contact us today to learn more!


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