Legal Recruitment Consultant

Private Practice Specialist

Nottingham (Hybrid) | Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a boutique legal recruitment firm at their Nottingham office. As specialists in legal recruitment across the Midlands, we pride ourselves on our personal approach and deep market knowledge developed over many years in the sector.

The Role

• Drive business development initiatives across the Midlands legal market
• Build and maintain relationships with prestigious law firms across Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester, and surrounding areas
• Handle the full recruitment lifecycle for qualified lawyers across all levels
• Develop creative headhunting strategies to source passive candidates
• Contribute to our reputation as the go-to boutique agency for legal recruitment in the Midlands

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in legal recruitment or demonstrable success in professional services recruitment
• Strong business development experience with evidence of winning new clients
• Excellent understanding of the Midlands legal market, particularly private practice
• Outstanding relationship building and networking abilities
• Commercial acumen and the ability to spot market opportunities
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
• Clear progression pathway within a close-knit, specialist team
• Modern office space in central Nottingham
• Genuine work-life balance with hybrid working
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Regular team social events and incentives
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Location & Working Pattern

• Based in our Nottingham city centre office
• Hybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 days remote
• Flexible core hours
• Regular team meetings and collaboration days

The successful candidate will join an expert team where everyone's contribution is valued and recognised. As a boutique agency, we offer a more personal, consultative approach to both clients and candidates, allowing you to build deep, lasting relationships in the market.

Our size enables us to be agile and responsive to market changes, while our specialist focus gives us a genuine edge in the Midlands legal sector. You'll have the autonomy to develop your desk your way, backed by our strong brand reputation and comprehensive database.

If you're an ambitious recruiter looking to escape the corporate environment and join a specialist firm where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210or email [email protected]

 Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.