Legal Recruitment Consultant

Search Consultancy LTD; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Competitive basic salary

Job summary

Henderson Scott's Brighton legal team is seeking an ambitious Legal Recruitment Consultant to join a warm, well-connected desk. You will engage with elite regional, national and international law firms and manage a pipeline of qualified candidates across private practice and in-house roles.

With 1-3 years in legal recruitment, you’ll access top firms and a clear path to Associate Director/Director within 1-3 years.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in legal recruitment (private practice or in-house).
• Strong drive to progress rapidly and build a long-term career.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset and top-end market focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with leading regional, national and international law firms
• Work with high-calibre associate through partner-level candidates
• Grow desk via warm relationships and targeted business development
• Deliver a best-in-class recruitment experience to clients and candidates
• Build the foundations for future leadership responsibility

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Commercial mindset

Business development

Job description

Legal Recruitment Consultant

Brighton (Hybrid available) | Private Practice & In-House Legal Recruitment

Build your legal recruitment career at the very top of the market.

Henderson Scott is a recognised leader in professional services recruitment, with a long-established and highly respected Legal division. Due to continued growth and client demand, we're looking to hire an ambitious, experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Brighton Legal team.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal recruiter with 1-3 years experience who wants exposure to elite clients, access to established networks, and a clear, accelerated path to Director level within 1-3 years.

The Opportunity

You’ll step into a warm, well-connected desk with access to:

• Established candidate and client networks across the South-East and Greater London area
• Relationships with US law firms, Magic Circle, and Silver Circle firms as well as the major regional firms
• A strong brand with deep credibility in the legal market
• Ongoing roles across private practice and in-house legal functionsThis is not a cold start. You’ll be supported by experienced legal leaders, proven delivery infrastructure, and a collaborative team culture designed to help high performers scale quickly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing relationships with leading regional, national and international law firms
• Working with high-calibre associate through partner-level candidates
• Growing your desk through a mix of warm relationships and targeted business development
• Delivering a best-in-class recruitment experience to clients and candidates
• Building the foundations for future leadership responsibility

Clear Progression - Fast-Track to Director

At Henderson Scott, progression is merit-based and genuinely achievable.

High-performing consultants can expect:

• Meritocratic promotion targets - climb the ladder quickly
• A defined pathway to Associate Director / Director within 1-3 years
• The opportunity to build and lead a team as the division continues to growYou’ll be supported with leadership coaching, market expertise, and the autonomy to shape your own success.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years experience in legal recruitment (private practice or in-house)
• Ambition to progress quickly and build a long-term career
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commercial mindset and desire to work at the top end of the market
• Motivation, resilience, and a competitive edge

Why Henderson Scott?

• Market-leading brand in Legal & Professional Services recruitment
• Access to premium legal candidates & clients
• Highly competitive basic salary and uncapped commission
• Clear progression framework with real examples of internal promotion
• Supportive, high-performance culture with experienced leadership

If you’re a legal recruiter who wants more exposure, faster progression, and a seat at the top table of the legal market, this is the move that accelerates your career.

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