Recruitment Consultant

BGI; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BGI seeks an experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to lead in interim and contract placements within the legal sector. With access to established client bases and a chance to shape your own division, this role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and clear progression opportunities. Join a dynamic group with ambitious growth plans, powered by industry-leading technology and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Market-leading commission structure

BGI Passport scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Private healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing perks

Hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• Background in temporary and contract recruitment within legal sector is essential.
• Experience managing fast-moving candidate pools.
• Ability to engage with key decision-makers in law firms and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in legal interim, temp and contract recruitment.
• Source and place high-quality interim and contract professionals.
• Manage the entire recruitment cycle including compliance and candidate care.

Skills

Recruitment

Legal Sector Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Candidate Sourcing

Education

Experience in Recruitment

Tools

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

LEGAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – INTERIM, CONTRACT & TEMP

LONDON / HYBRID

£35,000- £45,000 P/A PLUS BONUS & BENEFITS

Following an exceptional year of strategic growth, BGI is entering a bold new phase and we’re looking for an experienced recruiter to take the lead in one of our most in-demand specialisms: Legal interim, contract and temporary placements.

We are looking for an experienced recruiter with a background in temporary and contract placements within the legal sector, to launch and grow a dedicated interim & contract legal desk

Who are we?

BGI is a £140M global multi-brand recruitment group operating across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and the USA. We deliver specialist talent solutions across Legal, AI, Tech, Finance, Engineering, and Industrial markets through our portfolio of high-performing niche brands.

Organically grown and strengthened by acquisition, we're a people-first business built on human relationships, powered by tech-enabled, data-driven recruitment systems – from our global hubs in Bristol, London, Dubai & New York.

With ambitious plans to hit £250M in revenue by 2029, this is a prime moment to shape your future in a business that’s built for high performance.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Hot established client base
• No competition internally (we place in permanent roles) you’ll be our go-to for all contract/interim legal hires across the brand.
• Backed by BGI, a £165M+ group with a proven track record of launching and scaling recruitment businesses
• True ownership, this is your chance to shape, scale, and lead your own division within an established brand

About the role

• You’ll specialise in legal interim, temp and contract recruitment across in-house and private practice – with access to a warm desk and a client portfolio that includes top UK and global law firms.
• Source, register, and place high-quality interim and contract professionals across legal and legal support roles (e.g., Legal Secretaries, Paralegals, Legal PAs, Compliance Officers, HR, Business Support)
• Manage a fast-moving candidate pool, focusing on availability, skills matching, and immediate placements
• Build a bench of reliable temps and interims ready to go at short notice
• Engage with a live database of warm clients, build relationships, qualify their needs, and win exclusive business
• Target key decision-makers within law firms, in-house legal teams, and professional services organisations
• Develop a niche and become known as the go-to for contract legal and legal support recruitment
• Take full control of the recruitment cycle: from job qualification and advert writing to shortlisting, interviewing, referencing, and placement
• Manage timesheets, contract compliance, onboarding, and post-placement care for temp workers
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape your desk’s direction, goals, and commercial model
• Identify growth areas within the legal contract market and plan how to expand the division
• Maintain service quality and pace in a competitive market
• Share market insight and candidate trends with the wider BGI Legal team
• Contribute ideas and process improvements as the desk evolves

Why BGI?

• Step into an established client base with high demand for legal interim and contract talent
• Market-leading commission structure
• Clear and fast progression with no glass ceilings
• BGI Passport scheme – all consultants can work at any of our worldwide offices each year
• Industry-leading tech: Bullhorn, SourceWhale, LinkedIn Recruiter & more
• Top Biller incentives – holidays, annual surprise-location Group Awards bash
• Family-friendly benefits, enhanced mat/pat leave, life assurance
• Private healthcare cash plan including dental, optical, physio, and screenings
• Wellbeing perks – discounts on counselling, therapies, and treatments
• Hybrid Flexibility, work from our Farringdon based office and home
• International Mobility with opportunities to relocate as we scale in the Middle East & US- just ask us about our success stories!