Strengthening Change and Transformation Capability in a Leading Global Law Firm

The Challenge

A leading global law firm was executing an ambitious transformation agenda — modernising its technology, processes, and operating model while managing continued business growth across multiple regions. As demand accelerated, internal teams were stretched and specialist change and transformation professionals proved difficult to secure in a competitive market.

• Industry: Legal
• Location: Global
• Company Size: 3,000 Employees
• Roles Recruited: Change & Transformation

Key challenges included:

• 13 critical resource gaps identified across active transformation programmes
• Shortage of specialists combining technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and legal sector knowledge
• Several requirements unresolved for over a month, placing delivery timelines at risk
• Requirement for both permanent and contract capability to maintain programme momentum
• Increasing pressure on internal talent teams already operating at capacity

 

Our Approach

SPG Resourcing was engaged on the basis of its specialist transformation expertise, market reputation, and consultative approach to complex capability challenges. Rather than treating this as a transactional recruitment exercise, SPG acted as an extension of the client’s team — developing a tailored resourcing strategy designed to address both immediate delivery pressures and longer-term capability needs.

What we did:

• Conducted targeted market mapping and search activity focused on transformation specialists with legal sector experience
• Leveraged SPG’s established network of pre-qualified change professionals to accelerate shortlisting
• Balanced speed with rigour — maintaining consistent quality and cultural alignment across all engagements
• Maintained regular, proactive communication with programme leaders and hiring stakeholders throughout
• Provided ongoing market insight and advisory support, not just candidate delivery

 

The Results

SPG successfully resolved every identified resource gap, enabling the organisation to maintain momentum across all transformation programmes during a critical period of growth.

100% Fill Rate

100% Retention

~2 Wks Contract Hire

~4 Wks Permanent Hire

Beyond the headline numbers, every professional placed demonstrated strong cultural alignment and consistent delivery standards. The result was a stronger, more capable transformation function — equipped with the expertise needed to support the firm’s strategic objectives and sustain long-term organisational change.

 

Client Feedback

“Their time to hire is excellent — they move quickly, often committing within days and presenting a strong shortlist of top candidates. The team are results-driven, passionate, and focused on building long-term relationships rather than taking a pushy sales approach.” Senior Stakeholder, Global Law Firm

 

Additional feedback from the engagement:

• “They genuinely take the time to listen and fully understand our resourcing needs across both permanent and contract roles — which makes them feel more like an extension of our team than a typical recruiter.”
• “Their knowledge of the market is outstanding, and this is reflected not only in the quality of candidates they introduce but also in the feedback from those we’ve hired.”
• “Across the board, candidates consistently describe SPG’s recruitment process as one of the best they’ve experienced — professional, transparent, and supportive throughout.”

 

Ready to strengthen your transformation capability?

SPG Resourcing partners with organisations to address critical capability gaps across Change, Transformation, Data, and Technology. Whether you’re scaling a programme, delivering a strategic initiative, or closing a specialist skills gap — we help you secure the right people at the right time.

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