Job Description
Executive Search Trainee Consultant
About the job
About Zagros
Zagros is a specialist executive search headhunting firm working with elite UK, US, and international law firms. We operate at the intersection of law, commerce, and advisory, partnering with high-performing lawyers and senior decision-makers across private practice. Our culture is high-performance, mentor-led, and quality-driven. We develop consultants who think commercially, communicate clearly, and build long-term credibility in the market.
The Role
As an Executive Search Trainee Consultant, you will be trained to operate as a market advisor, not a transactional recruiter. This is a performance-based role suited to individuals who enjoy responsibility, accountability, and continuous development. You will learn how to:
* Engage and advise high-calibre lawyers
* Build trusted relationships with elite law firms
* Understand complex legal markets and hiring dynamics
* Develop a personal brand within the Zagros platform
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively engage with lawyers across the UK, the US, and international markets
* Conduct structured, professional conversations with candidates and clients
* Build and maintain a high-quality network within the legal sector
* Support live mandates and recruitment processes
What We Look For
* 0-2 years of sales experience
* Clearl and confident oral communication skills
* Strong determination andcompetitivenesss
* An abundance of curiosity
* Target-driven personality
What We Offer
* Structured 3-stage training and development program
* Direct mentorship
* Exposure to elite law firms and top-tier legal talent
* Clear performance metrics and progression pathway
* Competitive base salary + market-leading commission structure
* A professional, high-standard working environment in our Mayfair, London office.