Job description
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Location: Manchester city centre
Salary: up to £30,000 (inexperienced) up to £45,000 (experienced), plus uncapped bonus
Working pattern: Hybrid, three days in the office and two from home after initial onboarding
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, full time
Join Reed, the UK’s leading specialist recruitment business
Reed is seeking a driven and ambitious Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to build a successful desk within a highly respected brand, working with leading law firms and talented legal professionals across the UK.
Whether you already have recruitment experience or come from a strong B2B sales background, we would like to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
• Developing and managing your own legal recruitment desk
• Building strong relationships with law firms and in-house legal teams
• Sourcing, interviewing and placing high-quality legal professionals
• Winning new business through proactive sales and networking
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement
• Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
What we are looking for:
• Previous recruitment experience or a background in B2B sales
• A driven, target-focused mindset with a passion for achieving results
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience, ambition and a genuine desire to succeed
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment
What Reed offers:
• An industry-leading commission structure with uncapped earning potential
• Clear and structured career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Access to a well-established brand with a strong client network
• A supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Flexible and hybrid working options
Why Reed:
With over 60 years of experience, Reed is a trusted name in recruitment. We invest in our people, celebrate success and provide the tools needed to build a long-term, rewarding career.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now to start your career as a Legal Recruitment Consultant with Reed in Manchester.