Within the commercial sectors, we have seen increasing regulatory changes to employment laws across the region which has in turn bolstered appetites to hire lawyers able to navigate through these challenges. As in previous years, many legal professionals are enhancing their technological skills and taking additional data privacy qualifications, as this area remains critical for corporations expanding operations across the Asia Pacific region.

adaptability, agility and digital proficiency drive legal hiring practices

There is a change in talent hiring practices as legal professionals adjust their expectations in the job-seeking market. Employers increasingly prioritise cost management and in-demand skills when hiring, whether for replacement roles or team expansions.

Given the significant differences between private practice and in-house work environments, legal teams increasingly prefer candidates who work in-house to ensure a better cultural fit and improve retention.

Digitalisation continues to be a priority for transformation within the sector. Companies are integrating technology with legal expertise to ensure compliance and ethical data management practices. There will be more job opportunities for legal professionals with relevant experience in legal tech and process optimisation, as many companies in the commercial sector incorporate legal operations work into job scopes to enhance overall compliance capabilities and operational efficiencies.

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