Phillip Hunter

Phillip Hunter is recognised as the leading in-house legal recruitment/search professional in the APAC region. For over a decade Phillip has fervently developed and nurtured an unparalleled network of clients, candidates and contributors (CCC). These relationships enable Phillip to deliver bespoke talent solutions, in-depth market advice and intel which help CCC stay ahead of the market.

Phillip has successfully developed and led teams of highly specialised consultants focusing on private practice and in-house (banking & finance and commerce & industry) as well as speciality legal (CoSec, Compliance, Risk and Governance).

Based in Sydney Phillip has worked on a number of cross border assignments capitalising on his expansive network, strong legal knowledge and sector relationships across the globe. Phillip’s market knowledge is further strengthened through talent/market mapping, career counselling and industry association involvement.

Phillip believes all recruitment/search professionals should strive to be a Maven… A maven (also mavin) is a trusted expert in a particular field, who seeks to pass knowledge on to others. The word comes from Hebrew, meaning "one who understands", based on an accumulation of knowledge. Phillip prides himself on being a MAVEN above all else.