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Legal Recruitment Consultant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Belfast, City of Belfast
Expire in: a month
Job Description
I'm working with a highly respected recruitment agency who are looking for an experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to join their specialist legal division. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious recruiter to work with top-tier law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal professionals across Northern Ireland and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and in-house legal teams
* Identify new business opportunities within the legal sector
* Conduct client visits and meetings with Partners, HR Directors, and hiring managers
* Provide market intelligence on salary trends, candidate availability, and competitor activity
Candidate Management
* Source and attract high-caliber legal professionals including Solicitors, Barristers, Paralegals, and Legal Support staff
* Build relationships with qualified lawyers across various practice areas
* Conduct detailed interviews assessing technical expertise, cultural fit, and career aspirations
* Provide career coaching and market insights to legal professionals
* Maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates
360 Recruitment Delivery
* Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy briefing to offer acceptance and beyond
* Match candidates to opportunities based on practice area expertise, seniority, and career goals
* Coordinate interviews, prepare candidates, and manage detailed feedback
Experience & Skills
* Minimum 2 years' experience in legal recruitment (agency side preferred)
* Strong understanding of the legal market including practice areas such as Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Property, Private Client, Employment, etc.
* Proven track record of billing and business development within legal recruitment
* Knowledge of the legal profession structure (trainee through to Partner level)
* Experience managing the full 360 recruitment process
Desirable Requirements
* Existing network of legal contacts within Northern Ireland
* Experience recruiting for both private practice and in-house positions
* Knowledge of both permanent and interim/contract legal recruitment
* Understanding of the Belfast, Dublin, or wider UK legal markets
What's On Offer
Uncapped commission structure with excellent OTE potential
Performance-based bonuses and quarterly incentives
Rewards and recognition schemes for high achievers
Career Development
* Clear progression route to Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant, and Management
* Specialist training in legal recruitment best practices
* Support from experienced leadership team
Benefits & Work Environment
* Modern office facilities in a convenient location
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
* Regular team social events and networking opportunities
* Investment in business development tools and professional networks
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
About the Agency
My client is an established recruitment business with a strong presence in the professional services sector. Their legal division works with leading law firms, commercial organizations, and public sector bodies, placing legal professionals at all levels from newly qualified through to Partner and General Counsel positions.
They're known for their professional approach, market expertise, and the quality of their consultant training and development. This is a business that understands the legal market and provides genuine support to help consultants build successful careersBefore You Apply
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