Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Managing Consultant - Legal

Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role

Legal Division | Manchester

£35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings)

Henderson Scott's Legal Division is entering a major regional growth phase, and we're seeking an established Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Manchester.

This role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by our Director of Legal, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment.

You'll initially focus on growing a high-value personal desk, while progressively taking ownership of team build, mentoring, market strategy and regional brand presence across Manchester and the North.

Why this is a career-defining move

At Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support.

Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Manchester is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.

What that means for you:

• A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years
• Locally based Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance
• Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you
• Backing from the wider Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners

This is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.

What's in it for you?

Market-leading earning potential

• £35k-£45k starting basic salary (DOE)
• £4.8k car allowance
• Uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings
• Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities grow

A genuine leadership pathway

• Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director
• Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership support

Autonomy & ownership

• Full control of your legal market and desk strategy
• Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structure

Brand & infrastructure

• A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment
• National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery support

Flexibility & balance

• Hybrid working
• Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior level

What you'll be doing

Phase 1 - Build & Lead by Example

• Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk
• Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house
• Developing long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams
• Acting as a senior presence in the Manchester legal market

Phase 2 - Team & Market Growth

• Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows
• Supporting hiring, onboarding and performance standards
• Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership
• Building Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the North

This role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.

Who we're looking for

A senior legal recruiter with:

• A strong, consistent billing history
• Experience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level
• Clear ambition to move into people leadership
• Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market
• A collaborative, values-led leadership style

If you're ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role - this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that.

Interested?
Apply online or in total confidence contact (url removed) or our Director of Legal, (url removed) for further insight into the long-term opportunity.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.