Legal Recruitment Consultant: Build Relationships & Placements

MJD Recruitment Internal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

MJD Recruitment is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Sydney team. You will build relationships with legal clients and candidates, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and develop new business opportunities to grow your desk.

You’ll source, screen and interview candidates, write engaging job ads, present shortlists, and guide applicants and clients through offers and placements. A degree plus relevant experience or strong experience is valued, with opportunities to advance in

Qualifications

• Minimum a relevant degree with 1+ year recruitment experience, or 5+ years in related roles.
• Proven experience in recruitment and client relationship management.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills; target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients and candidates.
• Take detailed job briefs and provide market insights.
• Source, screen and interview high-quality legal candidates.
• Write engaging job adverts and develop sourcing strategies.
• Prepare candidate shortlists and feedback for interviews.
• Manage offers, negotiations and successful placements.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Candidate screening

Interviewing

CRM

Sourcing strategies

Client management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

MJD Recruitment is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Sydney team. You will build relationships with legal clients and candidates, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and develop new business opportunities to grow your desk.

You’ll source, screen and interview candidates, write engaging job ads, present shortlists, and guide applicants and clients through offers and placements. A degree plus relevant experience or strong experience is valued, with opportunities to advance in