Senior Recruitment Consultant Legal

Search Consultancy LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant for its London team. This role offers exposure to elite clients and a clear path to Director level within 2-3 years. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in legal recruitment and possess strong communication skills. With a competitive salary and supportive culture, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to accelerate their career in the London legal market.

Benefits

Highly competitive basic salary and uncapped commission

Supportive, high-performance culture

Clear progression framework

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in legal recruitment (private practice or in-house).
• Ambition to progress quickly and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with leading London-based law firms.
• Delivering a best‑in‑class recruitment experience to clients and candidates.
• Growing your desk through warm relationships and targeted business development.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial mindset

Motivation and resilience

Competitive edge

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal

London (Hybrid available) | Private Practice & In-House Legal Recruitment

Build your legal recruitment career at the very top of the market.

Henderson Scott is a recognised leader in professional services recruitment, with a long-established and highly respected Legal division. Due to continued growth and client demand, we're looking to hire an ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our London Legal team.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal recruiter with 1-3 years' experience who wants exposure to elite clients, access to established networks, and a clear, accelerated path to Director level within 2-3 years.

The Opportunity

You’ll step into a warm, well-connected desk with access to:

• Established candidate and client networks across London
• Relationships with US law firms, Magic Circle, and Silver Circle firms
• A strong brand with deep credibility in the legal market
• Ongoing roles across private practice and in-house legal functions

This is not a cold start. You’ll be supported by experienced legal leaders, proven delivery infrastructure, and a collaborative team culture designed to help high performers scale quickly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and developing relationships with leading London-based law firms
• Working with high‑calibre associate through partner‑level candidates
• Growing your desk through a mix of warm relationships and targeted business development
• Delivering a best‑in‑class recruitment experience to clients and candidates
• Building the foundations for future leadership responsibility

Clear Progression – Fast‑Track to Director

At Henderson Scott, progression is merit‑based and genuinely achievable.

High‑performing consultants can expect:

• Promotion to Principal / Managing Consultant in the short term
• A defined pathway to Associate Director / Director within 2-3 years
• The opportunity to build and lead a team as the division continues to grow

You’ll be supported with leadership coaching, market expertise, and the autonomy to shape your own success.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years' experience in legal recruitment (private practice or in‑house)
• Ambition to progress quickly and build a long‑term career
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A commercial mindset and desire to work at the top end of the market
• Motivation, resilience, and a competitive edge

Why Henderson Scott?

• Market‑leading brand in Legal & Professional Services recruitment
• Access to premium London and international legal clients
• Highly competitive basic salary and uncapped commission
• Clear progression framework with real examples of internal promotion
• Supportive, high‑performance culture with experienced leadership

If you're a legal recruiter who wants more exposure, faster progression, and a seat at the top table of the London legal market, this is the move that accelerates your career.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.