Managing Consultant - Legal
Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role
Legal Division | Manchester
£35,000-£45,000 + £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 Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Manchester.
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 Manchester and the North.
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. Manchester 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
Locally 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 PartnersThis 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
Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities growA genuine leadership pathway
Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director
Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership supportAutonomy & ownership
Full control of your legal market and desk strategy
Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structureBrand & infrastructure
A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment
National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery supportFlexibility & balance
Hybrid working
Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior levelWhat 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 Manchester legal marketPhase 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 NorthThis 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 Principal or Managing Consultant level
Clear ambition to move into people leadership
Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market
A collaborative, values-led leadership styleIf 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 or our Director of Legal, for further insight into the long-term opportunity.
Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age