Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in London seeks an experienced Managing Recruitment Consultant for their Legal team. This role offers a basic salary of £35,000-£45,000 plus uncapped commission, providing significant earnings potential. The position involves leading a high-performing team, managing key client relationships, and developing careers for talented candidates in the legal sector. You will benefit from excellent training and a strong commission structure, with frequent incentives and lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme with 5% contribution

EV Car Benefit Scheme

Lifestyle discounts with Perkbox

Regular incentives and activities

Highflyers trips

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant.
• Clear ambition to transition into people leadership.
• Experience in the legal recruitment sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal recruitment team and inspire colleagues.
• Support the Managing Director in team development.
• Manage relationships with key clients and candidates.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the London legal market

Consistent billing history

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

London Practice (Hybrid Available)

35,000-£45,000 Basic Salary + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee our well-established, high performing London Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it.

So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special?

Our clients include some of the most sought-after firms to work for in London and our way of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.

Fees ranging from £15k to £50k

Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry and uncapped; paid monthly, quarterly and annually

With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market-changing investment plan and as such we are growing

The training we provide is Best-In-Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer

We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit

You'll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders

Let's now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you'll get as a Managing Recruitment Consultant :

Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential

Private Health Care Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution

EV Car Benefit Scheme

1000's of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox

Hybrid working

Regular incentives such as go-karting, skiing and other fun activities

Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being.

Annual Highflyers trips : 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 was Lisbon and 2026 is Marbella - think 5* Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy.What will you be doing as Managing Recruitment :

As a Managing Recruitment Consultant you'll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels

Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence.

Helping high-calibre candidates secure career-changing opportunities with the most sought-after names in the sector

Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events

Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidate

Manage and close complex, lucrative deals

Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectationsWhat we're looking for; a senior legal recruiter with :

A strong, consistent billing history

Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level

Clear ambition to move into people leadership

Strong knowledge of the London legal market

A collaborative, values-led leadership styleIf you're ready to raise the bar, take ownership of your market / career and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move.

Apply online or contact (url removed) in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden, for further insight.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

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