Legal Recruitment Consultant - Bristol

Bristol City Centre | Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most respected legal recruitment firms at their Bristol headquarters. With over two decades of success in the legal recruitment sector, we’re seeking an experienced recruitment consultant to join our thriving private practice team.

• Drive business development initiatives across the South West legal market
• Build and maintain relationships with prestigious law firms
• Handle the full recruitment lifecycle for qualified lawyers across all levels
• Develop creative headhunting strategies to source passive candidates
• Contribute to the company’s market‑leading position in legal recruitment

• Proven track record in legal recruitment or demonstrable success in professional services recruitment
• Strong business development experience with evidence of winning new clients
• Excellent understanding of the UK legal market, particularly private practice
• Outstanding relationship building and networking abilities
• Commercial acumen and the ability to spot market opportunities
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
• Clear progression pathway within an established brand
• Modern city centre office in prime Bristol location
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Regular team social events and incentives
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Based in our Bristol city centre office
• Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday)
• Hybrid working not available for this position

The successful candidate will join a supportive yet high-performing team, with the opportunity to build their own desk within our private practice division. You’ll be backed by our outstanding research team and benefit from our extensive database and market intelligence tools.

If you’re an ambitious recruiter looking to specialise in the legal sector and join a market-leading firm, we want to hear from you.

If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to build a rewarding career in specialist recruitment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining why you’d be perfect for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age