Resourcing Consultant (KWMConnexion) – 6mth – 12mth Contract – Sydney at Kwm
Kwm · Sydney, Australia · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Sydney
KWMConnexion is a unique extension of KWM’s legal services. It is designed to help us meet client secondment demand when we are unable to place an internal KWM lawyer.
Managed by our dedicated Flexible Resourcing Team, KWMConnexion plays a key role in delivering flexible resourcing solutions to our clients while maintaining the KWM standard of legal excellence.
Legal resourcing experience essential - Immediate start available – Full working rights required
Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.
With over 3700 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Role Detail
KWMConnexion is a unique extension of KWM’s legal services. It is designed to help us meet client secondment demand when we are unable to place an internal KWM lawyer. The Connexion talent pool consists of lawyers with a strong connection to the firm — including KWM Alumni, former clients, and high-quality referrals from our Partners.
Managed by our dedicated Flexible Resourcing Team, KWMConnexion plays a key role in delivering flexible resourcing solutions to our clients while maintaining the KWM standard of legal excellence.
Reporting to the Workforce Management Consultant, this role is focused on managing the KWMConnexion candidates and supporting the successful delivery of secondment services to our clients.
You’ll act as a key connector between our talent and the firm, to ensure seamless secondment experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with KWM Partners and client Hiring Managers to understand secondment requirements.
- Interview new referrals to assess suitability and availability.
- Engage with passive candidates on our database to determine if they are open to opportunities.
- Shortlist and present qualified candidates quickly to meet urgent client needs.
- Negotiate terms of business, contract rates, and margins.
- Coordinate contract preparation, extensions, and terminations.
- Act as the main point of contact for contractors during assignments.
- Conduct regular check-ins and support contract renewals or redeployment into new roles.
About You
Clients often need secondment support fast. The role requires balancing urgency with quality. You will know what makes a good in-house counsel or secondee and working directly with KWM Partners and external client hiring managers — strong interpersonal credibility is crucial.
You will also bring:
- Legal recruitment experience — ideally from a legal recruitment agency or internal legal resourcing team
- Strong understanding of the legal industry e.g titles and specialisations
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to work at pace and fill urgent roles quickly.
- Commercial acumen for rate negotiation and margin management.
- Empathy and relationship management to keep both clients and contractors satisfied.
- Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Project management and time management skills.
- Capacity to multi-task and a flexible, proactive attitude.
Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
Applications close COB Thursday 25th September 2025.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
