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Legal Recruitment Consultant

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Legal Recruitment Consultant

Are you an experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant ready to take the next step in your career? Gerrard White is a well-established, people-first recruitment business with a reputation for excellence and growth.

We continue to grow our highly successful legal division and are looking for confident, driven Legal Recruitment Consultants to join us on our exciting journey. You’ll have the autonomy to develop your own desk whilst enjoying exceptional support, resources, and genuine career progression.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and develop strong client and candidate relationships
  • Identify and drive new business opportunities
  • Source, qualify, and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Advise clients and candidates on market trends, salaries, and hiring strategies
  • Negotiate offers and manage the full recruitment cycle
  • Support and collaborate with the existing legal recruitment team
What We’re Looking For

  • At least two years of solid experience in legal recruitment and placing fee earners
  • A proven record of billings, client development, and consistent performance
  • Strong commercial acumen and organisational skills
  • Confidence, resilience, and a genuine passion for success
The successful candidates will have access to a dedicated legal resource team who will support you in delivering high-level service to your client base.

Why Gerrard White?

With 20 years of success, Gerrard White is a trusted name in legal recruitment with an office in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. Our 35-strong team includes 360 Consultants, Resourcers, and support specialists - all dedicated to delivering outstanding results.
We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long-standing reputation for developing, rewarding, and retaining our people. As a Legal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team with the freedom to grow your own area, backed by our proven brand and infrastructure.

Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (DOE) and 30% commission
  • Annual 100% Club international holidays and quarterly performance events
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements (minimum of two days in the Tunbridge Wells office)
  • Ongoing professional training and development from industry leaders
  • Generous annual leave plus birthday off
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Gym membership and retail store discounts
  • Length of service awards (Monetary award and extra time off)
  • Free car parking on site
  • Mature adult environment, passionate about D&I and that supports employees with flexibility and understands the needs of parents.
Send your CV and explore an opportunity with the Gerrard White team as our next Legal Recruitment Consultant and take your career to new heights with a company that values expertise, ambition, and people.

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