Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal

London Practice (Hybrid Available) £35,000-£45,000 Basic Salary + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee our well‑established, high performing London Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step‑up, grow something and really put your stamp on it.

• Our clients include some of the most sought‑after firms to work for in London and our way of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.
• Fees ranging from £15k to £50k
• Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry and uncapped; paid monthly, quarterly and annually
• With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market‑changing investment plan and as such we are growing
• The training we provide is Best‑In‑Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer
• We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit
• You’ll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders

• Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential
• Private Health Care Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• 1000's of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox
• Hybrid working
• Regular incentives such as go‑karting, skiing and other fun activities
• Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well‑being.
• Annual Highflyers trips: 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 was Lisbon and 2026 is Marbella - think 5
  * Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy.

• As a Managing Recruitment Consultant you’ll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels
• Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence.
• Helping high‑calibre candidates secure career‑changing opportunities with the most sought‑after names in the sector
• Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events
• Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidates
• Manage and close complex, lucrative deals
• Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations

• A strong, consistent billing history
• Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level
• Clear ambition to move into people leadership
• Strong knowledge of the London legal market
• A collaborative, values‑led leadership style

If you’re ready to raise the bar, take ownership of your market / career and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move.

Apply online or contact a in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden,
da for further insight.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

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