Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | commission + £4.8k car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5HD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/003493_1767709968 |
Summary
Managing Consultant - Legal
Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role
Legal Division | Leeds
£35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings)
Henderson Scott's Legal Division is entering a major regional growth phase, and we're seeking an established Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Leeds.
This role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by national Legal leadership, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment.
You'll initially focus on growing a high-value personal desk, while progressively taking ownership of team build, mentoring, market strategy and regional brand presence across Leeds and the North.
Why this is a career-defining move
At Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support.
Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Leeds is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.
What that means for you:
- A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years
- Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance
- Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you
- Backing from Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners
This is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.
What's in it for you?
Market-leading earning potential
- £35k-£45k starting base salary (DOE)
- £4.8k car allowance
- Uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings
- Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities grow
A genuine leadership pathway
- Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director
- Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership support
Autonomy & ownership
- Full control of your legal market and desk strategy
- Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structure
Brand & infrastructure
- A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment
- National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery support
Flexibility & balance
- Hybrid working
- Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior level
What you'll be doing
Phase 1 - Build & Lead by Example
- Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk
- Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house
- Developing long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams
- Acting as a senior presence in the Leeds legal market
Phase 2 - Team & Market Growth
- Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows
- Supporting hiring, on-boarding and performance standards
- Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership
- Building Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the North
This role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.
Who we're looking for
A senior legal recruiter with:
- A strong, consistent billing history
- Experience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level
- Clear ambition to move into people leadership
- Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market
- A collaborative, values-led leadership style
If you're ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role - this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that.
Interested?
Apply online or in total confidence contact alex.bourne@hendersonscott.co.uk or our Director of Legal, david.holden@hendersonscott.co.uk for further insight into the long-term opportunity.
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.