Legal Recruitment Consultant - Brighton

Search Consultancy LTD; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Brighton. The role involves managing the recruitment life-cycle, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are university graduates with a sales-driven mindset and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive earnings potential and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission potential

Comprehensive training and development

Flexible working options

Outstanding rewards and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven professional environment.
• Ambitious, career-driven, and eager to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic recruitment environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle.
• Build relationships with clients and candidates.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Support and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Sales-driven mindset

Proactive approach

Education

University degree

Job description

Legal Recruitment Consultant - Placing Solicitors

Overview

Henderson Scott is a specialist recruitment partner with expertise across accountancy and finance, legal, marketing, sales, and technology. Originally established with a focus on technology recruitment, we have since evolved to support a broad range of industries, connecting top talent with leading employers.

You will work as part of a team of 15 legal recruiters that place lawyers in some of the biggest law firms operating in the UK and the United States. As part of the Search Recruitment Group, we leverage decades of experience alongside innovative recruitment strategies to deliver exceptional talent solutions. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Brighton based team and play a key role in our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential - earn £100,000!
• Have a fulfilling, stimulating, rewarding career you can be proud of.
• Comprehensive training and career development through our development pathway.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that champions success.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing private equity-backed business.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working.
• Outstanding rewards and incentives, including national events, company-wide recognition, and European trips for top performers.

Your role as a Legal Recruitment Consultant

As a key part of our recruitment team, you will:

• Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle, from sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates to negotiating offers and onboarding talent.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and growing existing client partnerships.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a leading recruitment provider.
• Support and mentor junior consultants, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Who we’re looking for

• A university graduate with experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven professional working environment.
• Ambitious, career-driven, and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you are excited by this opportunity and the above describes you please apply today to become part of our / your growing success story.

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.