Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant

Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant to lead the London Legal team. This role offers uncapped commission and a supportive environment to influence recruitment strategies and client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and a track record in recruitment, alongside excellent resilience and teamwork skills. Apply to join a market-changing investment plan.

Qualifications

• A legal background with a minimum of a law degree is required.
• Must be resilient to overcome challenges and disappointments.
• Must be able to self-motivate and meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment team by example and inspire colleagues.
• Support the Managing Director and manage client relationships.
• Handle and close complex deals and develop rapport with clients.

Skills

Resilience

Self-motivation

Creative problem-solving

Teamworking

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Overview

Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant  London, Henderson Scott. Uncapped lucrative commission - realistic 6 figure earning potential.

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Principal Legal 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.

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 the U.S and our ways of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.

Average fees ranging from 20k to 45k

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

Our approach to recruitment is collaborative and consultative so instead of constant cold calling, sending countless spec CVs or meeting pointless KPIs you'll be working autonomously in a mature environment

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

What you’ll be doing as Principal

• As a Principal you’ll be someone 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 candidates
• Manage and close complex, lucrative deals
• Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations

What we’re looking for

• High levels of resilience to overcome challenging situations, setbacks and disappointments (such as candidates taking roles elsewhere, accepting counter-offers or clients changing the job brief)
• Self-motivated and driven to meet sales targets
• A legal background, a degree in law as a minimum
• Able to come up with creative ideas and solutions-driven
• Excellent team-working and collaborating with colleagues on projects, sharing ideas

Next Steps & Process

If you are interested in this Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV

• We have a 3-step interview process:
• 1st stage is an initial telephone / teams call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team
• 2nd stage is an interview with the Director of Legal
• 3rd stage is an interview with the CEO

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

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