Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal

Posted 12/05/2026 by Search

Location:
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary/Rate:
£28,000 - £35,000/annum uncapped bonus + £3.6k car allowance

We are committed to empowering our people to succeed. Whether through tailored development plans, incentives that reward success, or work-life balance initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive and build a long-term career.

If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to take your career to the next level, you're in the right place!

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential - earn £100,000+!
  • Have a fulfilling, stimulating, rewarding career you can be proud of.
  • Comprehensive training and career development through our development pathway.
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture that champions success.
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing private equity-backed business.
  • Flexible working options, including hybrid working.
  • Outstanding rewards and incentives, including national events, company-wide recognition, and European trips for top performers.

More about us…
Henderson Scott is a specialist recruitment partner with expertise across accountancy and finance, legal, marketing, sales, and technology. Originally established with a focus on technology recruitment, we have since evolved to support a broad range of industries, connecting top talent with leading employers.

You will work as part of a team of 15 legal recruiters that place lawyers in some of the biggest law firms operating in the UK and the United States.

As part of the Search Recruitment Group, we leverage decades of experience alongside innovative recruitment strategies to deliver exceptional talent solutions. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our Brighton based team and play a key role in our success.

Your role as a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant
As a key part of our legal recruitment team, you will:

  • Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle, from sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates, senior associates to partner level legal professionals; negotiating offers and on-boarding talent.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with the leading law firms and legal professionals, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and growing existing partnerships.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a leading consultancy partner across your specific legal specialism.
  • Support and mentor junior consultants, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Who we're looking for:

  • A university graduate, ideally with a law / business related degree.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven, professional working environment.
  • Ambitious, career-driven, and eager to learn and continually improve.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for recruitment / sales / consultancy.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you are excited by this opportunity and the above describes you please apply today to become part of our growing success story.

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.

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
16/09/2025 11:4
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
Req/003541_1778600476
Job ID:
225100463
Applications:
Less than 10

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