Recruitment Manager

Manager / Managing Consultant – Legal Recruitment

Location

Leeds (covering the North & Midlands)

We are seeking an experienced Manager or Managing Consultant to lead and grow our Legal recruitment offering across the North
, with responsibility to take over and further develop the Midlands region
. This is a senior, high-impact role within an already well-established Legal division
, offering significant autonomy, investment, and long-term progression.

With an immediate budget to build a team
, this is a genuine opportunity for someone to shape a region, influence strategy, and make a lasting impact.

• Full ownership of the North Legal patch
  , with scope to expand into the Midlands
• Backed by an established brand, strong client base, and existing Legal reputation
• Immediate headcount budget to grow a team around you
• Opportunity to play a key role in the revised commission and bonus structure
  , including profit-based team bonus
• A senior leadership role with clear progression and influence at divisional level

• Lead, develop, and grow the Legal recruitment desk across the North and Midlands
• Drive new business development while nurturing existing key client relationships
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of consultants (perm-focused initially)
• Deliver against individual and team revenue targets
• Shape regional strategy in line with wider Legal division objectives
• Maintain high standards of delivery, compliance, and candidate experience
• Act as a senior figurehead for the Legal brand in the region

We are open to candidates from several backgrounds, including:

• Senior Consultant ready to take the next step into management
• Manager / Managing Consultant / Director-level recruiter seeking a broader regional remit

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in Legal recruitment (private practice and/or in-house)
• Strong perm experience (interim exposure welcome but not essential)
• A track record of billing and/or leading successful teams
• Commercial mindset with the ambition to build and scale a region
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Highly competitive senior-level salary
  , benchmarked against today’s market
• Excellent commission structure
  , with additional bonus on team profit
• Full autonomy to grow and shape your region
• Immediate investment and support to build a team
• Long-term career progression within a respected and established Legal division

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real backing, real budget, and real influence
. For the right individual, this role offers the platform to build something significant and leave a lasting legacy in the Northern Legal recruitment market.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting