Experienced Legal Private Practice Recruitment Consultant

Central London | £40k + Commission | OTE £100k+

Ready to treble your earnings? Join London's fastest-growing legal recruitment agency targeting the lucrative US market.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Legal Private Practice Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team in central London. This is a full 360-degree role combining business development with candidate sourcing and screening, specifically targeting the high-value US legal market where fees command premium rates.

What We Offer

Exceptional Earning Potential:

• Basic salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Fantastic commission structure
• Realistic OTE exceeding £100,000 in your first year
• Potential to treble your current earnings

Cutting-Edge Resources:

• Access to the latest recruitment technology and tools
• Comprehensive market intelligence platforms
• We're always interested in new software recommendations you might bring

Work-Life Balance:

• Central London office location
• Hybrid working: 4 days office, 1 day home
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

The Role

Business Development:

• Identify and engage with US law firms and legal practices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Develop new business opportunities in the American legal market

Candidate Management:

• Source high-calibre legal professionals
• Conduct thorough screening and assessment
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial contact to placement

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in legal private practice recruitment (doesn't need to be US Market). 
• Strong track record in business development and candidate management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial acumen and results-driven approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Advantageous (but not essential):

• Experience working with the US legal market
• Knowledge of American legal practice areas and structures
• Existing US legal network or contacts

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to work with a market leader targeting the most lucrative sector in legal recruitment. The US legal market offers significantly higher fee structures, directly translating to exceptional earning potential for our consultants.

We provide the tools, technology, and support structure to succeed, while you bring the experience and drive to capitalize on this premium market opportunity.

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Ready to transform your recruitment career?

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

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