BGI City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Recruitment Consultant
BGI City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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LEGAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – INTERIM, CONTRACT & TEMP
BRISTOL / HYBRID
Following an exceptional year of strategic growth, BGI is entering a bold new phase and we’re looking for an experienced recruiter to take the lead in one of our most in-demand specialisms: Legal interim, contract and temporary placements.
We are looking for an experienced recruiter with a background in temporary and contract placements within the professional services sectors, to launch and grow a dedicated interim & contract legal desk
If you’ve placed Business Support professionals—think PAs, EAs, HR, Compliance, Marketing, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries—we want to hear from you. Legal recruitment experience is a bonus, but not essential. What is essential is confidence, pace, and experience in the fast-moving world of temp and contract recruitment
Who are we?
BGI is a £140M global multi-brand recruitment group operating across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and the USA. We deliver specialist talent solutions across Legal, AI, Tech, Finance, Engineering, and Industrial markets through our portfolio of high-performing niche brands.
Organically grown and strengthened by acquisition, we're a people-first business built on human relationships, powered by tech-enabled, data-driven recruitment systems – from our global hubs in Bristol, London, Dubai & New York.
With ambitious plans to hit £250M in revenue by 2029, this is a prime moment to shape your future in a business that’s built for high performance.
What makes this opportunity different?
* No competition internally (we place in permanent roles)you’ll be our go-to for all contract/interim legal hires across the brand.
* Backed by BGI, a £165M+ group with a proven track record of launching and scaling recruitment businesses
* True ownership, this is your chance to shape, scale, and lead your own division within an established brand
About the role
* You’ll specialise in legal interim, temp and contract recruitment across in-house and private practice – with access to a warm desk and a client portfolio that includes top UK and global law firms.
* Source, register, and place high-quality interim and contract professionals across legal and legal support roles (e.g., Legal Secretaries, Paralegals, Legal PAs, Compliance Officers, HR, Business Support)
* Manage a fast-moving candidate pool, focusing on availability, skills matching, and immediate placements
* Build a bench of reliable temps and interims ready to go at short notice
* Engage with a live database of warm clients—build relationships, qualify their needs, and win exclusive business
* Target key decision-makers within law firms, in-house legal teams, and professional services organisations
* Develop a niche and become known as the go-to for contract legal and legal support recruitment
* Take full control of the recruitment cycle: from job qualification and advert writing to shortlisting, interviewing, referencing, and placement
* Manage timesheets, contract compliance, onboarding, and post-placement care for temp workers
* Work closely with senior leadership to shape your desk’s direction, goals, and commercial model
* Identify growth areas within the legal contract market and plan how to expand the division
* Maintain service quality and pace in a competitive market
* Share market insight and candidate trends with the wider BGI Legal team
* Contribute ideas and process improvements as the desk evolves
Why BGI?
* Step into an established client base with high demand for legal interim and contract talent
* Market-leading commission
* Clear and fast progression with no glass ceilings
* BGI Passport scheme – all consultants can work at any of our worldwide offices each year
* Industry-leading tech: Bullhorn, SourceWhale, LinkedIn Recruiter & more
* Top Biller incentives – holidays, annual surprise-location Group Awards bash
* Family-friendly benefits, enhanced mat/pat leave, life assurance
* Private healthcare cash plan including dental, optical, physio, and screenings
* Wellbeing perks – discounts on counselling, therapies, and treatments
* Hybrid Flexibility, 3 days in our city centre office with gym, coffeeshop and rooftop seating
* International Mobility with opportunities to relocate as we scale in the Middle East & US- just ask us about our success stories!
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