Tandem Search is looking for an ambitious recruiter to own our Legal Private Practice desk in London. This is a rare opportunity for a motivated recruitment professional (ideally with 6 months to 2 years’ experience) to step into a warm market, capitalising on several strong existing relationships that need dedicated support.
As the first dedicated Legal Private Practice recruiter in our London office, you’ll have the chance to establish your name in the market, grow your own desk with real autonomy, and play a key role in shaping our Legal offering for the future.
The Opportunity
* Take ownership of our Legal Private Practice desk in London, focused on partner and associate-level hires for leading law firms.
* Service and grow a set of key client relationships already in place, with immediate live requirements to fill.
* Build your own client portfolio and candidate network, supported by Tandem Search’s established brand and collaborative team.
* Position yourself as our in-house expert for Legal Private Practice in London, with clear progression opportunities as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities
* 360 Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment cycle from business development and client relationship management to candidate sourcing, interviewing, and placement.
* Client Management: Build and maintain trusted partnerships with hiring managers, partners, and talent teams at top UK and international law firms.
* Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and grow your client base in the London legal market.
* Candidate Delivery: Source, assess, and place top-tier lawyers at associate and partner level.
* Market Insight: Advise clients on hiring trends, competitor moves, and talent strategies.
Key Requirements
* Ideally 6 months to 2 years of recruitment experience (agency or in-house), with some exposure to legal, professional services, or other white-collar markets.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client and candidate relationships.
* Ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive to grow your own desk.
* Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Genuine interest in the Legal sector and a desire to become an expert in this field.
Why Join Tandem Search?
* First-Mover Advantage: Be the first dedicated Legal Private Practice recruiter in our London team—own your market and shape our approach.
* Warm Desk Opportunity: Start with existing client relationships and live roles that need your focus.
* Career Development: Clear path to scale your desk and advance your career as our Legal offering grows.
* High Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
* Collaborative Culture: Work in an entrepreneurial, supportive environment that values your ideas and rewards success.
If you’re a motivated recruiter looking to make your mark in Legal Private Practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.