Senior Legal Recruiter — Lead Desk in Leeds

Henderson Scott; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leeds is looking for a Senior Divisional Manager/Director to build and lead a growing Legal team. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £35,000–£45,000 plus uncapped commission up to 40% of billings and significant support for leadership development. The ideal candidate will have a strong billing history and ambition to move into strategic roles. The position allows for hybrid work, fostering an output-focused culture with mentorship from senior leaders.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4.8k

Market-leading earning potential

Private healthcare

Structured progression towards a leadership role

Qualifications

• 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 and strategic leadership.
• Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market.

Responsibilities

• Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk.
• Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house.
• Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows.
• Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership.

Skills

Strong, consistent billing history

Experience at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level

Knowledge of the Northern legal market

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Leeds is looking for a Senior Divisional Manager/Director to build and lead a growing Legal team. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £35,000–£45,000 plus uncapped commission up to 40% of billings and significant support for leadership development. The ideal candidate will have a strong billing history and ambition to move into strategic roles. The position allows for hybrid work, fostering an output-focused culture with mentorship from senior leaders.