Legal Recruitment Consultant
Established Legal Recruitment Agency - Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive basic salary increase + exceptional commission structure
Location: Bristol - Hybrid working available
Sector: Legal & Professional Services Recruitment
About the Opportunity
Join one of the South West's most established and respected legal recruitment agencies as we enter an exciting phase of expansion. As part of a larger group with ambitious growth plans, we're seeking an experienced recruitment consultant to join our successful team and capitalise on future leadership opportunities.
You'll be stepping into an established desk with immediate access to:
1. Extensive candidate database built over years of market presence
2. Comprehensive list of national PSLs (Preferred Supplier Lists)
3. Strong relationships with private practice law firms across the region
4. Proven track record of successful placements and client partnerships
What You'll Be Doing
5. Business Development: Proactively win new business through networking, referrals, cold calling, and relationship building
6. Client Management: Build and maintain relationships with private practice law firms across the South West
7. Candidate Sourcing: Identify, attract and interview high-quality legal professionals across all levels
8. Market Mapping: Develop deep understanding of the legal market and emerging opportunities
9. Deal Management: Manage the full recruitment process from initial brief to successful placement
10. Revenue Generation: Achieve and exceed billing targets through strategic account management
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
11. Proven track record in recruitment with demonstrable business development success
12. Experience sourcing and interviewing professionals at all levels
13. Strong new business development skills using multiple methodologies
14. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Highly Desirable:
15. Legal recruitment experience working with private practice law firms
16. Knowledge of the South West legal market
17. Professional services recruitment background
18. Understanding of legal practice areas and career progression paths
What We Offer
19. Financial Package: Significant increase on current basic salary plus our market-leading commission structure
20. Career Progression: Clear pathway to leadership roles as we expand the business
21. Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
22. Resources: Access to established desk, comprehensive databases, and national PSL agreements
23. Support: Join an experienced team with proven success in the legal recruitment market
24. Growth: Be part of an expanding business within a larger group structure
Ready to Take the Next Step?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious recruitment consultant to join a market-leading team with genuine growth prospects. You'll have the platform, resources, and support to build a highly successful career in legal recruitment while contributing to our continued expansion.
How to Apply
Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.