Recruitment Consultant - Legal in City of London

£25,000-£32,000 + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings, realistically £30k-£40k 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

This is an environment where you can learn quickly, build confidence and deliver results, without the pressure of building everything from scratch.

What\’s in it for you?

Competitive earning potential:

• Market-leading, uncapped commission – earn up to 40% of billings, realistically £30k-£40k on top of basic salary in year 1.
• Realistic, achievable OTE with strong support from colleagues and management

Clear progression framework:

• Opportunities to move into senior or specialist roles as you develop
• 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

Office & culture:

• Modern, professional offices in Borough, London SE1
• 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.

Henderson Scott – always raising the bar.