Managing Consultant – Legal
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Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role
Legal Division | Manchester
£35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings)
Henderson Scott’s Legal Division is entering a major regional growth phase, and we’re seeking an established Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Manchester.
This role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by our Director of Legal, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment.
You’ll initially focus on growing a high-value personal desk, while progressively taking ownership of team build, mentoring, market strategy and regional brand presence across Manchester and the North.
Why this is a career-defining move
At Henderson Scott, leadership isn’t promised – it’s built properly, with structure and support.
Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Manchester is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.
What that means for you:
A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 yearsLocally based Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidanceInvestment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around youBacking from the wider Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity PartnersThis is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.
What’s in it for you?
Market-leading earning potential
£35k-£45k starting basic salary (DOE)£4.8k car allowanceUncapped commission – earn up to 40% of billingsSignificant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities growA genuine leadership pathway
Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → DirectorResponsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership supportAutonomy & ownership
Full control of your legal market and desk strategyInfluence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structureBrand & infrastructure
A highly regarded name in Legal recruitmentNational PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery supportFlexibility & balance
Hybrid workingOutput-focused culture – trusted to operate at senior levelWhat you’ll be doing
Phase 1 – Build & Lead by Example
Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal deskRecruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-houseDeveloping long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teamsActing as a senior presence in the Manchester legal marketPhase 2 – Team & Market Growth
Mentoring and developing consultants as the team growsSupporting hiring, onboarding and performance standardsHelping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadershipBuilding Henderson Scott’s reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the NorthThis role evolves with you – moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.
Who we’re looking for
A senior legal recruiter with:
A strong, consistent billing historyExperience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant levelClear ambition to move into people leadershipStrong knowledge of the Northern legal marketA collaborative, values-led leadership styleIf you’re ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role – this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that.
Interested? xwzovoh Apply online or in total confidence contact or our Director of Legal, for further insight into the long-term opportunity.
Henderson Scott – always raising the bar.
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