Legal Recruitment Consultant - Placing Solicitors

Legal Recruitment Consultant - Placing Solicitors

Why Join Henderson Scott?

We are committed to empowering our people to succeed. Whether through tailored development plans, incentives that reward success, or work-life balance initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive and build a long-term career. If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to take your career to the next level, you're in the right place!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential - earn £100,000!
• Have a fulfilling, stimulating, rewarding career you can be proud of.
• Comprehensive training and career development through our development pathway.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture that champions success.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing private equity-backed business.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working.
• Outstanding rewards and incentives, including national events, company-wide recognition, and European trips for top performers.

More about us…

Henderson Scott is a specialist recruitment partner with expertise across accountancy and finance, legal, marketing, sales, and technology. Originally established with a focus on technology recruitment, we have since evolved to support a broad range of industries, connecting top talent with leading employers. You will work as part of a team of 15 legal recruiters that place lawyers in some of the biggest law firms operating in the UK and the United States. As part of the Search Recruitment Group, we leverage decades of experience alongside innovative recruitment strategies to deliver exceptional talent solutions. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our Brighton based team and play a key role in our success.

Your role as a Legal Recruitment Consultant

• Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle, from sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates to negotiating offers and on-boarding talent.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and growing existing client partnerships.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a leading recruitment provider.
• Support and mentor junior consultants, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Who we're looking for

• A university graduate with experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven professional working environment.
• Ambitious, career-driven, and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you are excited by this opportunity and the above describes you please apply today to become part of our growing success story.

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.