Legal Recruitment Consultant - In House Desk

Ruth Moran; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Legal Recruitment Consultant to drive their in-house recruitment practice in Manchester. This role requires a motivated individual with 2-3 years of legal recruitment experience, excellent relationship skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The position offers competitive salary with commission and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with commission

Fully remote working with hybrid flexibility

Performance-based bonuses

Access to cutting-edge recruitment technologies

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in legal recruitment.
• Deep understanding of the UK legal recruitment market.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships across the UK market.
• Lead strategic sourcing and placement of legal professionals.
• Mentor and support junior recruitment consultants.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Digital Literacy

Negotiation

Education

2-3 years of experience in legal recruitment

Tools

CRM Systems

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Legal Recruitment Consultant - In House Desk, Manchester

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Ruth Moran

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Legal Recruitment Consultant - In House Desk

About Us

My client is an established international recruitment agency with a dynamic and innovative approach to in-house legal talent acquisition. With a robust client base and an extensive candidate CRM system, we pride ourselves on connecting top-tier legal professionals with exceptional in-house legal teams across the UK.

The Role

As a specialist in In-House Legal Recruitment, you will be at the forefront of our strategic talent acquisition efforts, driving growth and excellence in our UK market segment. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated recruitment professional to lead and expand our in-house legal recruitment practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key clients across the UK Market
• Lead the strategic sourcing and placement of high-caliber legal professionals
• Leverage our existing comprehensive CRM system to identify and engage top talent
• Manage inbound business opportunities, with approximately 50% of new business generated through existing channels
• Build and maintain a strong network of legal professionals and corporate clients
• Develop targeted recruitment strategies to meet client needs
• Mentor and support junior recruitment consultants
• Drive revenue growth and meet ambitious business targets

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an exceptional recruitment consultant who demonstrates:

• Proven track record in legal recruitment, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience
• Deep understanding of the legal recruitment market across the UK
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong digital literacy and ability to utilize advanced CRM technologies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative approach to recruitment
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid and office-based setting
• Flexible hours of work
• Confident in running round table events and networking

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission structure
• Fully remote working with hybrid flexibility
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technologies
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives

Qualifications

• Proven success in recruitment, specifically within legal sectors (Private Practice or In-House legal)
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in CRM systems and recruitment technologies

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to build a rewarding career in recruitment, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV explaining why you'd be perfect for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.