Job Description
Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role
Starting Package: £35,000–£45,000 (DOE) + £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 Senior, 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 our Director of Legal, 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 of England.
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
* Leeds based Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance
* Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you
* Backing from the wider 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 basic salary (DOE)
* £4.8k car allowance
* Uncapped commission — earn up to 40% of billings
* Excellent wider package including private healthcare
* 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 and northern legal market
Phase 2 – Team & Market Growth
* Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows
* Supporting hiring, onboarding 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 Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level
* Clear ambition to move into people and strategic 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 this excellent opportunity.
Henderson Scott — always raising the bar.