Overview

Build a Career, Not Just a Job – Join QED Legal

Recruitment is in a weirdspot right now. Markets are weird and somewhat volatile. TA teams are tightening PSL's. Too many agencies are reacting with panic — piling on KPIs, cutting support, and pushing recruiters harder than ever. And with ZERO strategy. But we’re not. 2023, 2024 and 2025 were and will be, record years for us. Because law is robust, even in the most difficult markets and we know how to pivot with it. At QED Legal, we’re thriving — because we’ve built something that lasts. We believe in people, not pressure. We trust our consultants to do great work, and we reward them properly for doing it. No micromanagement. No impossible targets. No burnout culture. If you’re ready for a life-changing career move, this could be it.

Why QED Legal

We’ve spent more than a decade building one of the most respected names in legal recruitment. Our consultants work warm desks with access to a refined, powerful database and active roles across every corner of the legal market — from high street firms to the Magic Circle. Here, success is real and measurable. A large proportion of our consultants were pushing towards six-figure earnings last year, with many regularly earning £20k+ in commission and top performers exceeding £50k+ in commissions payments annually. When we say we reward performance, we mean it. And that’s not including our bi-annual profit share bonuses.

Add hybrid working, brand-new city centre offices in Newcastle, and a culture built on collaboration and respect — and you’ll quickly see why so many people say joining QED Legal changed their career, and sometimes their lives, for good.

Who Thrives Here

Maybe you’re an experienced recruiter who’s outgrown the grind of KPI-chasing environments. Or perhaps you’re a lawyer or fee earner looking to use your industry knowledge in a more flexible, people-focused way.

If you’re driven, commercially minded, and motivated by relationships and results, QED Legal is where you’ll rediscover your spark. You’ll have the autonomy to run your desk your way, the support to grow, and the earning potential to make it genuinely life-changing.

What Makes Us Different

When others talk about survival, we’re talking about growth. Our model works because it’s consultative, specialist, and built on long-term relationships. We don’t rely on spam campaigns or automation. We pick up the phone, have the right conversations, build generation-spanning relationships and deliver real results. You’ll get one-to-one mentoring from senior recruiters, access to top-tier job boards and tools, and genuine career progression. You’ll also share in our success through our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — meaning you’re not just part of the team, you’re part of the business.

You’ll also enjoy balance, including:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Dress-down culture and early finish incentives
• Up to 5 additional holidays each year for performance
• Corporate gym membership
• Regular profit share via the EOT structure

A Life-Changing Move

At QED Legal, we’re proving that recruitment doesn’t have to be unstable, stressful, or short-term. It can be rewarding, professional, and transformative. If you’re ready to step into a role where your experience, relationships, and effort are genuinely valued — and where success can be truly life-changing — we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Neil at QED Legal for a confidential conversation about what your next chapter could look like.