Recruitment Consultant

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.