Recruitment Consultant - Legal Sector Specialist

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Competitive Salary + Excellent Commission Structure to 30%

About Us

Our client t is a dynamic, specialist recruitment agency with a proud heritage dating back to 1970. As part of a well-established, stable, and global business, we are dedicated to connecting top-tier legal professionals with leading law firms and corporate legal departments across the UK. Based in the heart of Leeds, we are passionate about matching exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities in the legal sector.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. While expertise in legal recruitment is advantageous, we welcome experienced recruiters from all sectors who demonstrate transferable skills and the potential to excel in our specialist legal market.

Unique Team Environment

• Work within a collaborative and highly successful team
• Be part of a well-established business with over 50 years of industry experience
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available to support your individual needs

Unique Mentorship Opportunity

The successful candidate will work directly alongside our top-performing recruitment consultant, who has consistently been the agency's highest biller for the past three years. This unparalleled mentorship provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn from an industry expert, accelerate your professional development, and fast-track your success in legal sector recruitment.

Comprehensive Back-Office Support

To enable you to focus on what you do best - building relationships and making placements - we provide full back-office support including:

• Professional CV creation and formatting
• Dedicated IT support to resolve technical issues quickly
• Streamlined temporary staff payroll management
• Comprehensive compliance and regulatory support
• Marketing assistance to help build your personal and professional brand
• Administrative support to minimize non-billable work

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and attract high-calibre legal professionals including solicitors, paralegals, and legal support staff
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and potential candidates
• Conduct comprehensive candidate interviews and skills assessments
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial contact to successful placement
• Develop and expand our candidate and client networks through proactive networking and business development
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly recruitment targets
• Maintain accurate and detailed candidate and client records using our CRM system
• Provide expert advice to candidates and clients on market trends, salary expectations, and career opportunities

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment across any sector
• Demonstrable success in achieving recruitment targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and sales abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Resilient and target-driven personality
• Valid UK work permit

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in legal recruitment (excellent training will be provided for those transitioning)
• Understanding of professional career paths and specialisms

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• One-to-one mentorship from our top-performing recruiter
• Full back-office support to maximize your productivity
• Modern, supportive working environment
• Collaborative team culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support

Career Transition Support

 

We understand that moving into legal sector recruitment is a unique opportunity. Our comprehensive onboarding and training programme, combined with direct mentorship from our top biller, robust back-office support, and a supportive team environment, will support experienced recruiters in developing the specialist knowledge required to excel in this exciting market.

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.