Henderson Scott
Recruitment Consultant - Legal
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Recruitment Consultant - Legal
Legal Division | London (Borough, SE1)
£26,500-£40,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings, realistically £30k-£75k on top of basic salary in year 1) + 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
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What's in it for you?
Competitive earning potential:
- £26.5k-£40k base salary (DOE)
- Market-leading, uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings, realistically £30k-£75k on top of basic salary in year 1.
- 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
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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 alex.bourne@hendersonscott.co.uk in confidence for further details.
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