Candice Kao

Candice Kao is a seasoned recruitment professional specializing in Legal and Compliance placements across various industries, including Financial, Technology, and FMCG. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at RecruitFirst since January 2025, Candice has a track record of successfully placing high-level legal and compliance roles, such as General Counsels and Chief Compliance Officers. Prior experience includes leadership positions at PeopleSearch, where significant contributions were made in recruiting for senior positions in MNC pharmaceutical companies and foreign banks. Candice also held roles at Spring Professional and PeopleSearch, where strategic recruitment efforts were executed for legal functions. Earlier career achievements include a successful tenure as Senior Sales Manager at North America Intellectual Property Corporation, driving substantial sales revenue growth. Candice holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese from National Taiwan University.