Recruitment Consultant - Legal Private Practice
Leeds (hybrid: typically Tues-Thurs in office)
£30,000–£35,000 base (DOE) + uncapped commission + quarterly bonuses
If you’re a recruiter with agency-side, 360 experience and a genuine interest in the legal market, here’s your chance to step straight into a proven, high-billing desk and carve out a long-term career in one of the UK’s most established specialist consultancies.
What’s in it for you?
The Desk (Immediate Impact):
You’ll inherit a busy desk covering Newcastle and Leeds, stepping in for a top performer currently on maternity leave. Last year, this desk billed over £250k so there’s established client flow and significant earning potential from day one.
The Pathway (Long-Term Growth):
When your colleague returns from mat leave, you won’t be left adrift. Instead, you’ll transition into one of the firm’s strongest, most established markets working alongside the director of Legal Private Practice on big-name Yorkshire firms, from NQ to Partner level. It’s a seamless handover, ensuring continuity and long-term progression.
The Brand:
With over 25 years in the market, this is one of the UK’s most respected legal recruitment specialists. Relationships here run deep. When you pick up the phone, clients know who you are.
The Earnings:
A competitive base, uncapped commission from a low threshold, plus quarterly bonuses. Consultants regularly surpass £40k-£50k+ in commission and bonuses on top of base.
The Culture:
Forget KPI-heavy, hire-and-fire setups. This is a grown-up, collaborative environment where consultants stick around. Many of the leadership team have been here for 10-25 years. Expect team lunches, socials and the kind of stability that’s rare in recruitment.
The Development:
Direct mentorship from directors with decades in the market. A clear, transparent progression path. The business backs its people for the long haul.
Who You Might Be
* An experienced 360 recruiter (legal experience ideal but strong professional services or commercial backgrounds considered).
* Commercially sharp with a track record in client and candidate relationship building.
* Someone who values stability, collaboration and delivering quality.
* Based within reach of Leeds (or relocating soon).
The Roles You’ll Place
Private practice appointments across Yorkshire and the North East from Solicitors and Associates to Legal Execs and senior hires.
Ready to make your move?
If you’re ambitious, resilient and looking for both immediate earnings and long-term growth, this opportunity offers both.
Get in touch for a confidential chat.
Applications will only be considered if you have the relevant Recruitment Agency /Recruitment Consultancy experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text. PB Select Ltd is an employment agency practicing within the Recruitment to Recruitment marketplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, no matter what their age, race, gender or lifestyle and those who have the right to live and work in the UK and have a good command of the English language. If, after submitting your CV, you have not heard from us within 3 days then unfortunately we are unable to consider you for this position, however, we may contact you in the future regarding other appropriate positions we have.