Legal Graduate – Trainee Legal Recruitment Consultant
Manchester City Centre
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (Monday & Friday WFH, 3 office days)
Are you a law graduate with strong academics looking to build a long-term career beyond private practice?
This role offers a structured entry into specialist legal recruitment, starting in a resourcer-led (180) position with the opportunity to progress into a full 360 Legal Recruitment Consultant role when ready and as business needs allow.
We are a specialist legal recruitment agency with over 23 years of market expertise and a well-established Manchester team. You will join a supportive group, many of whom are former lawyers, and receive ongoing training and mentoring.
The Role
Initially focused on the 180 resourcing side of recruitment, you will:
- Research and source high-calibre legal candidates for live roles
- Engage with candidates by phone and email to discuss career opportunities
- Manage candidate data accurately and confidentially
- Support consultants with candidate delivery and KPIs
- Build strong knowledge of the legal recruitment market
As you develop and when a suitable progression opportunity arises, you will be supported to move into a full 360 consultant role, managing clients and recruitment processes end to end.
What We’re Looking For
- A law graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree
- Strong research, organisation and communication skills
- Motivated, resilient and target driven
- Genuine interest in a career in legal recruitment
What We Offer
- Salary £26,000 to £28,000, depending on experience
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working (Monday and Friday from home)
- 39-hour working week
- Full-time, permanent role
- Structured training with progression when ready
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate seeking a clear and realistic route into a long-term career in specialist legal recruitment.
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