Recruitment Consultant - Legal Division

Company Overview

Our client is a leading recruitment agency specializing in the professional services sector. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Warrington, we have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional talent to finance & accounting firms across the Northwest.

To support the launch of their new Legal Division, they are seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join their team.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant in their Legal Division, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of clients in the legal sector, including law firms, in-house legal teams, and corporate clients across the north west.
• Proactively sourcing and screening high-caliber legal candidates, including solicitors, barristers, paralegals, and legal executives
• Conducting in-depth candidate interviews to thoroughly understand their specialist area of law, skills, experience, and career goals
• Matching the right candidates to the most suitable job opportunities
• Providing a consultative, customer-focused service to both clients and candidates
• Maintaining an extensive network of legal professionals and expanding this network through active business development
• Achieving and exceeding individual and team sales targets

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a recruitment consultant, within the legal private practice sector
• Proven track record of identifying, qualifying, and placing high-caliber legal professionals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Resilience, determination, and a proactive, target-driven approach
• Knowledge of the local legal market in Warrington and the surrounding areas
• Legal industry-standard qualifications (desirable but not necessary)

Benefits

In return, we offer:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure
• Excellent career progression opportunities as the Legal Division grows
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Social events and team-building activities

 

If you are an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant looking to join a dynamic, growing team, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Barrie Dewhirst for more details and to apply. 07487508210 or email [email protected]