Legal Recruitment Consultant – North West Desk

Salary: £26,000 per year

Experienced Legal Recruitment Consultants in the Manchester area, are you ready to transform your career?

We’re looking for talented Legal Recruitment Consultants to join our dedicated North West desk with responsibility for recruiting legal professionals and working with best-in-class law firms in the region.

If you’re looking to cut through the noise and find a company that offers genuine support, progression prospects, and a market-leading bonus & rewards scheme – your search is over!

Based in the heart of Manchester, William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms & lawyers.

What’s on offer?

Compensation

• Excellent basic salary for all levels of experience.
• Uncomplicated, uncapped bonus & reward structure – no thresholds, no rollovers, no gimmicks!
• Transparent incentive schemes.
• Training & mentorship to reach realistic monthly, quarterly and annual contributions.
• Clear roadmap to progression and increased earning potential from Legal Recruitment Consultant to Senior Consultant, to Associate Director.

Benefits & Perks

• 28 days of annual leave + statutory Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown.
• 9 am – 5 pm Monday-Thursday, with a 4 pm finish every Friday.
• If you hit your monthly contribution you will get the last Friday of the month off, plus you will be paid early.
• A brand-new laptop & iPhone.
• On-site gym with discounted membership.
• A full social calendar of team building & networking events.
• The William James Birthday Bundle, which includes a day off on your birthday and £50 to put towards an activity, meal, or event with a friend or partner.

Environment & Culture

• Vibrant City Centre office with a private terrace and outdoor working space, fantastic for the warmer months.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Fresh fruit & breakfast provided.
• Dress for your day policy.
• Flexible working from home options.
• Diverse, progressive, and collaborative team culture.

Support

• Full administrative, resourcing and marketing support.
• LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter license.
• Modern cloud-based CRM and mobile app integration offering essential flexibility.
• An already established team with a solid client base in London & the Home Counties plus a regularly updated database of candidates.
• User-friendly HR software and internal communications platforms.
• Gamification display system for fun competitions and to celebrate team achievements.

Who are we looking for?

• Experienced Legal Recruitment Consultants, who have ideally worked with law firms and legal practices in the North West.
• Legal professionals, looking to build a new career in a sales-driven environment.
• Team players with a solid knowledge of the market and legal sector.
• Ambitious, driven Legal Recruitment Consultants looking for a long-term career.
• Individuals with a consistent work ethic and a genuine desire to succeed.
• Professionals with excellent communication and presentational skills.

Make this year your best year as a Legal Recruitment Consultant, come and join our team!

for an initial confidential conversation.