Graduate Recruitment Resourcer (Legal Sector)

Universal Accounting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a motivated Recruitment Resourcer with a legal background. The position offers a hybrid working environment, a salary between £26,000 and £28,000, and training opportunities in a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have a law degree or strong legal knowledge, along with excellent communication and data handling skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Collaborative environment

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A law degree or strong knowledge of the legal sector is highly desirable.
• Confident in using IT tools and recruitment platforms.
• Organized, resilient, and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and engaging legal professionals for vacancies.
• Researching and sourcing high-caliber legal candidates.
• Maintaining and updating candidate records accurately.

Skills

Research skills

Data-handling skills

Excellent communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Law degree (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Resourcer (Legal Sector) – Manchester City Centre

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (Mon & Fri WFH, 3 office days)

Are you a motivated individual with a law degree or experience in the legal sector, looking to launch a rewarding career in specialist recruitment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoy connecting with people? If so, wed love to hear from you.

We're a leading legal recruitment agency with over 22 years of expertise in the sector, and we're expanding our Manchester-based team. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive environment — many of your colleagues are ex-lawyers turned recruiters who will mentor and support you as you grow into a high-performing Recruitment Resourcer.

The Role

As a Recruitment Resourcer, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging legal professionals for active vacancies. Responsibilities include:

• Researching and sourcing high-calibre legal candidates using our specialist recruitment platform and wider tools.
• Engaging with candidates via phone and email to discuss career opportunities, build rapport, and assess suitability.
• Maintaining and updating candidate records accurately and confidentially.
• Supporting consultants in meeting team targets and placement goals.
• Responding quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic market environment.

What We're Looking For

• A law degree (minimum 2:1) or strong knowledge of the legal sector is highly desirable.
• Strong research and data-handling skills; confident using IT tools and platforms.
• Organised, resilient, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the drive to succeed in a target-driven setting.

What We Offer

• Salary: £26,000 – £28,000, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working: Monday & Friday from home, 3 core office days in Manchester (non-negotiable)
• Permanent, full-time (40-hour week)
• A collaborative, team-focused environment with expert training and clear career development opportunities
• A chance to build a successful recruitment career within a well-established and respected legal recruitment agency

Interested?

If you have a legal background and are ready to take the first step into a specialist recruitment role, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start your career in recruitment with us!

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