Legal Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Legal

Location: London (Hybrid)
Sector: Private Practice & In-House Legal Recruitment

30,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum + Commission + £3.6k car allowance Excellent OTE.

Build Your Legal Recruitment Career at the Top of the Market

Our Client is a recognised leader in professional services recruitment, with a long-established and highly respected Legal division. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join this high-performing London Legal team.

If you have 1–5 years' experience in legal recruitment and are looking to work with elite clients while accelerating your career, this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step.

The Opportunity

Join a warm, established desk with immediate access to:

• Existing client and candidate networks across the London legal market
• Relationships with leading US, Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms
• Live vacancies across both private practice and in-house legal recruitment
• A respected brand with an outstanding reputation in the legal sector

This is far from a cold desk. You'll benefit from experienced leadership, collaborative colleagues and the support needed to build a highly successful desk from day one.

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Manage and develop relationships with leading law firms and legal employers
• Recruit high-calibre legal professionals from Associate through to Partner level
• Grow your desk through account management and targeted business development
• Deliver an exceptional recruitment experience for both clients and candidates
• Build the foundations for future leadership opportunities within the business

Clear Career Progression

• Fast-track progression to Principal or Managing Consultant
• A clear pathway to Associate Director and Director level within 2–3 years
• The opportunity to build, mentor and lead a growing team

You'll receive ongoing leadership development, market expertise and the autonomy to shape your own career.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• 1–5 years' experience in legal recruitment (private practice and/or in-house)
• A strong track record of building relationships and delivering results
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and the ambition to work with premium clients
• A motivated, resilient and driven approach to recruitment

Why Join:

• Established market-leading Legal recruitment brand
• Access to premium London and international legal clients
• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• Transparent career progression and genuine internal promotion opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with experienced leadership and ongoing support

If you're ready to elevate your legal recruitment career, work with some of the most prestigious firms in the market and join a business where your progression is genuinely in your hands, we'd love to hear from you.