Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant

Boutique Legal Search Firm - Manchester/Leeds

Salary: Competitive basic salary + 25% commission on all billings
Location: Hybrid working - Manchester or Leeds offices (hot desking available)
Hours: Flexible start/finish times
Holiday: Exceptional package including 2-week Christmas shutdown

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About Us

Join our well-established boutique legal recruitment consultancy, renowned for building lasting relationships with leading Private Practice law firms across the North of England and prestigious in-house General Counsel positions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on our reputation-driven approach, focusing on quality relationships rather than aggressive sales tactics.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a warm desk with an established client portfolio. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where the foundations are already in place, allowing you to leverage existing relationships while developing new opportunities using your professional judgement and market expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing relationships with an established client base of Private Practice firms and in-house legal teams
• Conducting candidate searches across all practice areas and seniority levels
• Building your personal brand and network within the legal market
• Engaging in soft-touch business development, focusing on relationship building rather than hard selling
• Using your recruitment instincts to identify and pursue profitable opportunities across multiple geographies and practice areas

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in legal recruitment or broader professional services recruitment
• Strong relationship-building skills and natural networking ability
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot market opportunities
• Self-motivated with excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What We Offer

Financial Package:

• Generous basic salary (competitive market rate)
• Outstanding 25% commission on all billings
• Uncapped earning potential

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Hot desking facilities in both Manchester and Leeds offices
• Exceptional holiday entitlement including 2-week Christmas shutdown

Professional Development:

• Warm desk with established client relationships
• Freedom to develop your own market approach
• No geographical or practice area restrictions
• Supportive, non-pressured environment focused on long-term success

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced recruiter looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that values relationships, offers genuine work-life balance, and provides exceptional earning potential, we'd love 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 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.