Legal Recruitment Consultant

Simpson Judge; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking a Legal Recruitment Consultant to join its expanding Midlands division based in Preston. This role is suited for candidates with sales experience or those already in recruitment, offering structured training and career progression within the legal sector. Successful applicants will manage relationships with law firms, engage high-quality candidates, and learn the intricacies of recruitment in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured Training

Career Progression

Flexible Working

Uncapped Earning Potential

Holiday Buy/Sell

Qualifications

• From a sales background, such as estate agency or telesales.
• Driven by curiosity and excitement about building a specialist desk.
• Commitment to a long-term career with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with law firms across Midlands and East Anglia.
• Source and engage high-calibre legal professionals.
• Learn the full 360° recruitment process with hands-on support.

Skills

Communication

Sales Acumen

Organization

Motivation

Education

Graduate

Job description

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Role: Legal Recruitment Consultant (Junior or Experienced)

Division: Midlands Legal (Civil & Commercial Litigation Focus)

Location: Preston Docks (Hybrid Working)

Benefits: Structured Training, Career Progression, Flexible Working

Your Opportunity to Step into Legal Recruitment – Sales Professionals Encouraged to Apply!

Are you currently working in sales — maybe in estate agency, telesales, or business development — and looking for a new challenge? Or do you already have some experience in recruitment but want to specialise in a professional, high-demand sector?

At Simpson Judge, we're expanding our Midlands Legal division and looking to hire either a trainee or experienced consultant to help place Civil & Commercial Litigation professionals across the Midlands and East Anglia. This is a busy and growing desk within one of our highest-performing divisions — and we’ll provide the tools and support to make sure you succeed.

Whether you’re early in your career or bring strong sales acumen from another industry, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Build relationships with law firms across the Midlands and East Anglia, helping them recruit top talent in Civil & Commercial Litigation.
• Source and engage high-calibre legal professionals and guide them through the recruitment process.
• Learn the full 360° recruitment process — from business development to candidate management — with hands-on support from an experienced manager.
• Become a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, making a genuine impact on people’s careers.

We’re Interested in People Who Are...

• Confident communicators with a strong work ethic and motivation to succeed.
• From a sales background (estate agency, telesales, retail sales, etc.), or already working in recruitment.
• Curious, driven, and excited by the idea of building a specialist desk with long-term progression opportunities.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Looking for a long-term career with a company that will invest in your development.

What We Offer

• A structured, in-depth training programme — perfect for anyone stepping into recruitment or the legal sector.
• A clear career path with opportunities to move into senior consultant or management roles.
• Hybrid working, based out of our flagship Preston Docks office.
• Uncapped earning potential with a simple, transparent commission structure.
• Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell, company incentives, and extra time off over Christmas.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Simpson Judge is a multi-specialism recruitment agency covering Legal, Finance, Executive Appointments, and more. We've grown over 300% in the past three years and continue to scale. With new, modern offices in Preston and Manchester, and a commitment to training and career development, we’re passionate about offering rewarding careers to ambitious people.

Interested?

Whether you're a graduate, career-changer, or experienced recruiter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity with Simpson Judge Legal.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Legal, and Marketing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Legal Services

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