Legal Recruitment Consultant (Paralegal/Legal Exec/Solicitor Re-train opportunit

Are you a legal professional looking to take your career in a different direction but maintain connections in the legal market?

After a year of growth and earning 'Investors in People Platinum' for the 2nd time running, we're looking for more exceptional talent to join our fantastic team in Q2. We’d love to hear from legal professionals who are interested in a re-train role in legal recruitment and start earning a hugely rewarding role both financially and professionally.

Based in our stunning office in the vibrant Spinningfields area, we’re offering a dynamic, fun, and supportive work environment – complete with its own on-site gym free to all our team to use!

We offer a brilliant work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working across the week, a 4.5 day week (but paid for 5!), Birthday Day off, Service and Festive holidays as well as gifting out dozy days every month giving you up to 55 day holiday package every year. We have a dog-friendly office and a 24/7 BUPA Employee Assistance programme for all our employees.

AND...we’ve recently launched a DS Dubai office which will include opportunities to take advantage of secondments out in the Middle East.

What You’ll Be Doing?

As a Legal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll essentially be running your own business within our supportive, high-performance team. With previous experience in the legal industry this should allow you to hit the ground running with building relationships and understanding client and candidate motivations.

Your day-to-day will be busy and varied, but always rewarding! You’ll have the opportunity to:

1. Build and maintain long-standing relationships with some of the UK’s biggest law firms, offering consultancy, advising on current market conditions, and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
2. Engage with legal professionals every day, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals.
3. Attract and find top-tier talent using our extensive database, LinkedIn Recruiter, job ads, and networking strategies.

We offer a truly exciting role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact.

Career Motivations?

We know that many people step into recruitment with a desire for better earning potential, faster career progression, and exciting incentives – and at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, you can enjoy all of these!

1. Realistic Earning Potential– Earn over £40k+ in your first year, £80k+ in your second year, and £100k+ beyond!
2. Uncapped Commission– Enjoy up to 25% commission every month, with quarterly and annual Superbiller rewards that include lunches at top city restaurants and trips to stunning destinations like Val-d'Isère, St. Tropez, and the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi!
3. Transparent Career Progression– We offer a clear and achievable career path based on your performance, giving you control over your destiny. Whether you want to progress to a Management or Business Unit Director role, the opportunities are there.
4. Real Growth Opportunities– We’re proud to say that our Senior and Management team are predominantly individuals who started with little or no recruitment experience!

At Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, we invest in your success. You’ll receive bespoke training from Day 1, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to become a top-performing recruitment consultant.

What We’re Looking For?

1. Candidates who are working in the legal profession – this may be a legal assistant/paralegal/legal executive/solicitor background.
2. Driven, passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
3. A people-focused professional who loves connecting with others and building strong relationships.
4. A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, keen to learn and develop.
5. A hunger to deliver on targets and the desire to earn big money.
6. You will work collaboratively, being a team player and an advocate for Douglas Scott’s culture and values.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an amazing team with fantastic benefits and real growth opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our exciting future!