Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Legal - Cardiff & South Wales
Salary DOE + Commission
Our specialist Legal team is made up of experienced recruitment professionals and legal market specialists who truly understand the sector and the people within it. We work with a wide range of reputable law firms, from high street practices to Legal 500 and national firms - across South Wales, Bristol, South West and beyond.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our established Legal desk. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment, with full training, support, and development from an experienced team.
You'll join a warm and well-established desk with access to existing clients, live roles, and a strong market reputation, giving you the perfect platform to learn, develop, and succeed.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting experienced consultants with the full recruitment process.
Sourcing and speaking with legal professionals across Cardiff and South Wales.
Building relationships with candidates and understanding their career goals.
Managing candidate interviews, feedback, and offer processes.
Learning how to develop and maintain client relationships with law firms across the region.
Writing adverts, headhunting talent, and using LinkedIn and recruitment tools to identify candidates.
Developing your market knowledge within the Legal sector.
Working towards becoming a fully-fledged 360 Recruitment Consultant.
What We're Looking For
Must have a legal degree or previous legal experience.
Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Confident speaking with professionals over the phone and via Teams.
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude with a genuine interest in building a career in recruitment.
Previous sales, customer service, or office-based experience is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join Us?
At Yolk Recruitment, we don't just reshape recruitment, we create long-term career paths for our people. We champion the Brightest, Boldest, and Best standards of performance, ensuring every employee has the support and development needed to succeed.
Culture of Excellence & Reward
High achiever trips for individuals and teams.
Regular team-building activities and incentives.
Industry-leading salary and commission structure.
Clear progression opportunities with structured development plans.
Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced recruiters and leaders.
Additional Benefits
£1,000 annually in discounts and everyday savings.
Paid employee referral scheme (£1,500 per successful referral).
Access to professional health and wellbeing support.
Annual company AGM and all-expenses-paid after party.
Fully expensed Christmas party.
Paid Christmas shutdown.
Enhanced annual leave, including bank holidays.
Your birthday off - on us.
If you are in the legal sector and wondering if recruitment could be for you, contact Managing Consultant- Nicole Smith for a confidential chat