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JULIA LEE
Director, Singapore

An Australian lawyer by training, Julia worked for almost 8 years both in private practice and inhouse in Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore before leaving the profession to become a legal recruiter.

Julia recruited at a senior level in Sydney and moved to Singapore in 2004 where she headed the Singapore office of a leading recruitment company. She then established JLegal in 2007 and has continued to successfully place lawyers locally and internationally. Her track record includes placing lawyers at all levels into leading UK, US and Australian law firms, and junior counsel right up to General Counsel in leading MNCs.

As someone who has worked as a lawyer before, Julia brings an intimate understanding of the profession to both the client and candidate. In addition, as a lawyer who has previously undergone the job-hunting process herself, she understands the importance of having good career guidance and advice, and is always available to provide this to candidates. Integrity, commitment, and excellence are key values that Julia brings to the business.

Outside of the office, Julia tries to keep old age at bay by ingesting a tried and tested combination of red wine and bubbles (read the research!), and running (perhaps scuttling might be a better description for it).

Employment Agency Licence No: 16S8076. Employment Agency Personnel Registration No: R1101836. 

phone +65 6632 3636

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JOSEPH GERMANO
Director, Australia

Joseph commenced his career as a corporate lawyer for Westpac Bank before moving into the field of legal recruitment, where he has successfully established himself as a pre-eminent in-house recruiter.

Joseph recruits lawyers at all levels for corporations, law firms and Government. He consults to his clients regarding market trends, and the remuneration and benefits of their lawyers. In addition, Joseph undertakes senior level search assignments, advising clients on mergers, strategic partner recruitment, legal department structurings and team management.

Joseph serves on a number of boards and committees in both legal and non-legal areas. He served on the board of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (NSW) and still remains a member to this day.

With 20 years of legal recruitment experience, Joseph has amassed a vast network of corporate contacts and developed solid relationships in a range of industry sectors which he can put to work for you.

With a natural, evident enthusiasm and passion for people, Joseph firmly believes that the role of a consultant is to act as a mentor to lawyers throughout their careers.

Away from work, Joseph enjoys being in the kitchen, cooking up a storm (ie making a mess) with an encouraging fine red!

phone +61 2 8228 7680 

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Benedict Joseph
Associate Director, In-house and Private Practice, Singapore

Based in the Singapore office, Benedict is an experienced recruiter who recruits for in-house and private practice positions at all levels, locally and in the region.

He has successfully made junior to senior level placements in both local and multi-national corporates across various sectors including insurance, media, life sciences, real estate, FMCG, shipping, technology and banking. Benedict’s dedication and down-to-earth approach has won the trust of both clients and candidates. He is a reliable and consultative legal recruiter who has proven that he is able to provide sound and honest advice.

On the private practice side, he has worked with international firms across all practice areas from junior to partner level mandates.

Benedict graduated from the National University of Singapore where he majored in Sociology. He also has a Diploma in New Media.

When Ben is not at work, he will most likely be at the gym, spending time with his family and friends or chasing the clearest seas and the finest whiskies!

Employment Agency Licence No: 16S8076. Employment Agency Personnel Registration No: R1324716.

phone +65 6632 3636

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