Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant
London, Henderson Scott
Uncapped lucrative commission - realistic 6 figure earning potential

Henderson Scott is hiring for a Principal Legal 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.

So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special?
Our clients include some of the most sought-after firms to work for in London and the U.S and our ways of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted.
Average fees ranging from 20k to 45k
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
Our approach to recruitment is collaborative and consultative so instead of constant cold calling, sending countless spec CVs or meeting pointless KPIs you'll be working autonomously in a mature environment
You'll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders

Let's now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you'll get as a Principal:
Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential
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-carting, skiing and other fun activities
Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being.
Annual Highflyers trips: 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 is Lisbon, 2026 Marbella! - think 5 Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy
Smart Casual dress code and "Dress to Express Yourself Fridays"
Private Health Care

What will you be doing as Principal:
As a Principal you'll be someone 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 candidate
Manage and close complex, lucrative deals
Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations

We'd love to hear from you if this describes you:
High levels of resilience to overcome challenging situations, setbacks and disappointments (such as candidates taking roles elsewhere, accepting counter-offers or clients changing the job brief)
Self-motivated and driven to meet sales targets
A legal background, a degree in law as a minimum
Able to come up with creative ideas and solutions-driven
Excellent team-working and collaborating with colleagues on projects, sharing ideas

Next Steps & Process
If you are interested in this Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV
We have a 3-step interview process:
o 1st stage is an initial telephone / teams call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team
o 2nd stage is an interview with the Director of Legal;
o 3rd stage is an interview with the CEO

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

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