Senior Recruitment Consultant

LJW Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

US market exposure

Career progression

Access to advanced recruitment tech

Job summary

LJW Recruitment Solutions, based in Manchester, seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant to build and manage a US legal recruitment desk. You will engage top American law firms and candidates through headhunting, networking and direct outreach, expanding our US footprint.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in recruitment, with UK legal recruitment experience preferred. The role offers ambitious billing targets, uncapped commission and clear career progression in a growing international team.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recruitment experience.
• Desirable experience in UK legal recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a specialist recruitment desk focusing on the US legal market.
• Build relationships with leading US law firms and legal professionals.
• Source and engage high-calibre legal candidates through headhunting, networking and direct approaches.
• Manage the full 360-degree recruitment process.
• Develop new business opportunities while maximising existing client relationships.
• Deliver an exceptional recruitment service to clients and candidates.
• Work towards ambitious billing targets with substantial uncapped earning potential.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Legal recruitment

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Legal Recruitment (US Market)

Company: LJW Recruitment Solutions

Location: Manchester

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

OTE: £100,000+ per annum

About LJW Recruitment Solutions

LJW Recruitment Solutions is an established and ambitious recruitment business specialising in the legal sector across the UK and United States.

With an excellent reputation, established client relationships and a rapidly growing presence in the US legal market, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter with a minimum of two years' experience who is looking to develop their career, transition into the lucrative US legal market and significantly increase their earning potential.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven recruitment consultant, ideally with experience in UK legal recruitment, who is keen to develop a successful desk within the US legal market.

You will have access to established US law firm relationships, live vacancies and the infrastructure required to succeed in an international recruitment market.

Whether you are currently recruiting within the UK legal sector or have experience in another professional recruitment discipline, we are interested in hearing from ambitious individuals who are ready for their next challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a specialist recruitment desk focusing on the US legal market.
• Build relationships with leading US law firms and legal professionals.
• Source and engage high-calibre legal candidates through headhunting, networking and direct approaches.
• Manage the full 360-degree recruitment process.
• Develop new business opportunities while maximising existing client relationships.
• Deliver an exceptional recruitment service to clients and candidates.
• Work towards ambitious billing targets with substantial uncapped earning potential.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience within recruitment is essential.
• Previous experience in legal recruitment is highly desirable, particularly within the UK market.
• A proven ability to develop client relationships and manage recruitment processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and business development skills.
• A proactive, ambitious and commercially focused approach.
• The motivation to succeed in a high-performance recruitment environment.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the US legal recruitment market.

Previous US recruitment experience is not required. We will provide the support, market knowledge and client relationships to help you successfully transition into the US market.

What We Offer

• £100,000+ OTE per annum, with a competitive basic salary and uncapped commission.
• 20% Commission on all billings earner
• Established US law firm relationships and access to live recruitment opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within one of the most financially rewarding recruitment markets.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and future leadership.
• Access to advanced recruitment technology, AI tools and sourcing platforms.
• A supportive, ambitious and collaborative team environment.
• The autonomy to build and develop your own specialist recruitment desk.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing business with ambitious international expansion plans.

Why Join LJW?

At LJW Recruitment Solutions, we believe ambitious recruiters should have the opportunity to maximise their potential.

Our continued growth across the US legal market presents a fantastic opportunity for experienced UK recruiters to develop an international specialism, work with prestigious law firms and achieve significant financial rewards.

We are looking for individuals who want to build a long-term career, take ownership of your success and play an important role in our continued expansion.