Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | uncapped bonus, £4.8k car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SE1 1LB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/003495_1767722066 |
Summary
Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal
London Practice (Hybrid Available)
£35,000-£45,000 Basic Salary + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits
Henderson Scott is hiring for a Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee our well-established, high performing London Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it.
So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special?
- Our clients include some of the most sought-after firms to work for in London and our way of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.
- Fees ranging from £15k to £50k
- Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry and uncapped; paid monthly, quarterly and annually
- With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market-changing investment plan and as such we are growing
- The training we provide is Best-In-Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer
- We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit
- You'll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders
Let's now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you'll get as a Managing Recruitment Consultant: - Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential
- Private Health Care Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution
- EV Car Benefit Scheme
- 1000's of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox
- Hybrid working
- Regular incentives such as go-karting, skiing and other fun activities
- Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being.
- Annual Highflyers trips: 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 was Lisbon and 2026 is Marbella - think 5* Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy.
What will you be doing as Managing Recruitment:
- As a Managing Recruitment Consultant you'll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels
- Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence.
- Helping high-calibre candidates secure career-changing opportunities with the most sought-after names in the sector
- Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events
- Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidate
- Manage and close complex, lucrative deals
- Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations
What we're looking for; a senior legal recruiter with:
- A strong, consistent billing history
- Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level
- Clear ambition to move into people leadership
- Strong knowledge of the London legal market
- A collaborative, values-led leadership style
If you're ready to raise the bar, take ownership of your market / career and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move.
Apply online or contact alex.bourne@hendersonscott.co.uk in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden, david.holden@hendersonscott.co.uk for further insight.
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.