Senior Recruitment Consultant

Permanent People Rec2Rec; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to enhance their legal recruitment team. The role involves client management, candidate sourcing, and business development, focusing on the legal sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for achieving targets. The agency offers a supportive work environment, uncapped commission, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Supportive Team Culture

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Previous 360 agency permanent recruitment experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms.
• Identify and engage top legal talent through various channels.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidate suitability.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Headhunter - Cardiff

Permanent People are currently working with a leading, established recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment across the UK. Their Cardiff office is expanding, and we are recruiting for a dynamic and driven Legal Recruitment Consultant to join their vibrant team. With an excellent reputation in the market, they pride themselves on matching top legal talent with prestigious law firms and in-house legal teams. They care about their people and the service they provide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms and legal departments in South Wales and across the UK.
• Candidate Sourcing: Identify and engage top legal talent through various channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, job boards, and social media.
• Interviewing & Assessment: Conduct interviews and assess the suitability of candidates for specific legal roles.
• Business Development: Proactively seek out new business opportunities and expand the client base within the legal sector.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, legal salary benchmarks, and the legal job market to provide expert advice to clients and candidates.
• Negotiation: Manage the offer process between clients and candidates, ensuring smooth negotiations and acceptances.
• Placement: Successfully place candidates in legal roles, from junior associates to senior partners.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous 360 agency permanent recruitment experience; experience outside legal sectors will be considered.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly. Strong negotiation skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Attitude: Driven, motivated, results-oriented, with a passion for achieving targets and delivering exceptional service.
• Knowledge: A good understanding of the legal industry is advantageous.

What Is On Offer:

• Uncapped Commission: Generous, with no upper earning limit.
• Work Environment: Supportive, collaborative, friendly team culture in a modern office. Hybrid working. No micromanagement.

For more information, contact Gemma Hill at Permanent People today.