Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a talented individual to lead a high-value legal desk. This role offers a starting salary between £35k and £45k, significant car allowance and uncapped commission structure. Candidates should possess a strong billing history and ambition for people leadership within the Northern legal market. With hybrid working flexibility and a structured progression path, this is a unique opportunity to shape your own leadership role in a performance-led environment.

Benefits

Market-leading earning potential

Car allowance of £4.8k

Uncapped commission potential

Structured progression path

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in billing and revenue generation.
• Experience in legal recruitment with a focus on senior roles.
• Strong leadership qualities with a mentoring mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-value legal desk.
• Recruit senior lawyers and develop partnerships.
• Mentor new consultants and shape strategy.

Skills

Strong, consistent billing history

Experience at Principal or Managing Consultant level

Knowledge of the Northern legal market

Collaborative, values-led leadership style

Ambition for people leadership

Job description

Why this is a career-defining move

At Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support.

Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Leeds is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.

What that means for you :

• A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years
• Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance
• Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you
• Backing from Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity PartnersThis is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.

What's in it for you?

• Market-leading earning potential
• 35k-£45k starting base salary (DOE)
• 4.8k car allowance
• Uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings
• Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities growA genuine leadership pathway
• Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director
• Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership supportAutonomy & ownership

Full control of your legal market and desk strategy

Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structureBrand & infrastructure

A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment

National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery support

Flexibility & balance

Hybrid working

Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior level

What you'll be doing

Phase 1 - Build & Lead by Example

Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk

Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and / or in-house

Developing long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams

Acting as a senior presence in the Leeds legal market

Phase 2 - Team & Market Growth

Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows

Supporting hiring, on-boarding and performance standards

Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership

Building Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the NorthThis role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.

Who we're looking for

• A strong, consistent billing history
• Experience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level
• Clear ambition to move into people leadership
• Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market
• A collaborative, values-led leadership style

If you're ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role - this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that.

Interested?

Apply online or in total confidence contact or our Director of Legal, for further insight into the long-term opportunity.

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