About Cogent Search

Cogent means Clear, Logical and Convincing.

Cogent Search started with the mission to provide a Clear, Logical and Convincing pitch to both Clients and Candidates.

Cogent Search is a specialized legal executive search firm founded in 2015. We focus on legal placements for Private Practice and In-House positions across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Indonesia, Beijing, Shanghai, London, New York.

We serve the top 50 International law firms in the region. We have previously helped our clients fill openings such as Partner, Of Counsel, Associates, General Counsel, Regional Counsel. We do Single and Team Placements, and undertake Contingent and Retained search projects.

Apart from specific search mandates, our clients from international firms often task us to constantly look out for an experienced and high calibre lawyer who could help with business development and growth.

In addition, We help firms to seek out collaborations with local law firms such as Joint Legal Venture, Foreign Law Alliance & Mergers. We also help new entries to launch in the Singaporean market too.

We have been in the legal placement industry for more than two decades and are connected with the top Practice and industry leaders & the Who’s who in the market.

Our combined experience and connections allow for efficient sourcing and connecting with the interested party.