Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Location: Chaucer

Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Legal Division | London (Borough, SE1)
£25,000-£32,000 + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + many more benefits

Henderson Scott's Legal Division is well regarded and respected in London and continues to grow - and we're now looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing London Legal team, based in our modern Borough offices, moments from The Shard.

You'll be joining a mature, successful Legal recruitment function, working alongside experienced consultants who recruit across private practice and in-house legal markets. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop within a credible, professional legal brand, supported by strong leadership, active clients, established candidate relationships and an expert understanding of the London legal recruitment market.

Why this is a great move

Henderson Scott is a recognised market leader in Legal recruitment, with an established London presence and ambitious growth plans nationally.

Our London Legal team offers:

A team of recruiters exclusively focused on the London legal market with vastly experienced, high-calibre leadership
Active mandates across private practice and in-house
A collaborative, performance-led culture
Clear structure, training and progression
A prime SE1 location in one of London's most vibrant areas

This is an environment where you can learn quickly, build confidence and deliver results, without the pressure of building everything from scratch.

What's in it for you?

Competitive earning potential

£25k-£32k base salary (DOE)
Market-leading, uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings
Realistic, achievable OTE with strong support from colleagues and management

Clear progression framework

Transparent promotion pathway
Progression from Consultant → Senior Consultant → Principal / Managing Consultant
Opportunities to move into senior or specialist roles as you develop

Training & development

Hands-on coaching from experienced Legal recruiters
Structured training to build market knowledge, BD skills and desk ownership
Ongoing development aligned to long-term career progression

Brand & infrastructure

A respected name in Legal recruitment
Backed by Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners
Access to shared resources, national PSLs and cross-team collaboration

Office & culture

Modern, professional offices in Borough, London SE1
Hybrid working
Supportive, social and collaborative team environment

What you'll be doing

Managing a 360 Legal recruitment desk
Supporting law firms and in-house legal teams across London and the South
Working live roles and developing client relationships
Building strong candidate networks within your legal market
Learning from senior consultants while developing your own desk

You'll be supported to grow at the right pace, with clear expectations and the backing of an experienced Legal leadership team.

Who we're looking for

Recruitment experience preferred (legal ideal but not essential)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and ambition
A professional, team-oriented mindset
Someone looking to build a long-term career in Legal recruitment

If you're looking to join an established London Legal recruitment team, work from a standout office location, and develop your career within a respected brand - this is an excellent opportunity.

Interested?
Apply online or contact (url removed) in confidence for further details.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

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