Trainee Recruitment Consultant Legal Headhunting Graduate Opportunity | London | £50k£70k OTE Year 1 | US Expansion A rare opportunity has opened to join a market-leading Legal Recruitment and Headhunting firm that dominates the London market and is preparing for international expansion into the US, where fees are set to double. This role is ideal for ambitious, financially motivated individuals who want a fast-paced, relationship-driven career with exceptional earning potential and a clearly defined path to leadership and partnership. The Company - Legal Recruitment Specialists With 20 years of experience in Legal Headhunting, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most established and respected names in the London legal market. Founded by an industry expert with a background in both Financial Recruitment and Legal Recruitment, the business combines the commercial intensity of finance recruitment with the relationship-led nature of legal headhunting resulting in outstanding results and market-leading fees. Average fees: £48,000 Commission up to 45% Multiple consultants earning £100k in Year One Average Year 1 OTE: £50k£60k The firm operates on a 100% in-person, relationship-driven model. Youll meet with law firms and lawyers weekly, accelerating your learning curve and positioning you as a trusted advisor in your market. The Benefits - Why Join? £28,000 base salary, rising to £32,000 after first promotion (612 months) Uncapped commission structure up to 45% £50k£70k OTE in Year One Training delivered directly by the Partners of the business Ongoing 1-to-1 coaching throughout your career Transparent promotion pathway from day one First promotion in 612 months Opportunity to make Partner within 5 years Work from home 1 day per week post-promotion Frequent face-to-face client and candidate meetings (every other day) Opportunity to relocate to New York and help launch the US office Annual luxury holiday incentives (e.g. Marbella) 27 days holiday bank holidays Quarterly Lunch Clubs for top performers Early Friday finishes when team targets are achieved The Role - Trainee Recruitment Consultant Youll be trained from the ground up to become a Legal Headhunter, managing the full recruitment lifecycle: Business development to win new law firm clients Meeting clients to understand their hiring needs and growth plans Headhunting legal professionals via referrals, and networking Interviewing and shortlisting candidates for client roles Preparing candidates for interviews and managing feedback Negotiating offers and managing the process through to completion Building your personal brand and online presence within the legal market Advising clients and candidates on market trends, salaries, and hiring strategy Ideal Candidate Profile - Trainee Recruitment Consultant This role is designed for high-work-ethic, financially driven individuals who want to build a long-term career in recruitment. Degree educated (2:1 or above) in any discipline Experience in a client-facing or customer-focused role alongside education Strong commercial awareness and interest in professional services Highly motivated by financial success and rapid progression Resilient, competitive, and confident communicator Next Steps Apply Now If youre looking for a high-earning graduate recruitment role within Legal Headhunting, with clear progression, international opportunities, and elite training, this is not one to miss. Apply now with your CV, and a consultant from RULE Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.