Executive Search Consultant – Legal

Instant Impact

. Run a full 360 recruitment desk covering new business, client management, search execution, and candidate delivery .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 360 recruitment, focusing on business development, client management, and candidate delivery within the legal sector. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while adapting to evolving business needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

360 Recruitment ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementLegal RecruitmentCRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

End-to-End RecruitmentSearch ExecutionCandidate DeliveryRPO Lead GenerationMarket Relationship Building

Soft Skills

FlexibilityCommercial MotivationClient Acquisition

Tools & Technologies

CRMAI-Assisted ToolsWiki

Industry Keywords

Legal RecruitmentMid-MarketScaling BusinessesLean EnvironmentStart-Up Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run a full 360 recruitment desk covering new business, client management, search execution, and candidate delivery
Convert an existing network into retained mandates
Build new client relationships by targeting, approaching, pitching, and winning new businesses
Own senior legal search and generate RPO leads across in-house and private practice
Work the cross-referral engine between Impact X and Instant Impact's client base
Shape the legal desk's processes, positioning, and tooling
Conduct end-to-end senior legal recruitment for mid-market and scaling businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine 360 experience running the full desk from business development through delivery in legal recruitment
Substantive network of genuine market relationships
Experience working in a lean/start-up environment
Comfortable opening new relationships and winning clients
Flexibility to adapt as the desk and business evolve
Comfortable using a CRM, wiki, and AI-assisted tools
Commercially motivated by revenue and results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
Work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year
Comprehensive private health insurance through Aviva
Medical Healthcare Cash Plan via Medicash
£200 home office allowance
£500 annual personal development allowance
25 days of holiday plus all Bank Holidays
Employee Enrichment Day and Recharge Day each year
Clear progression structure
Flexible option to work from home or on-site with your client
Team incentives including weekend getaways, social events, and team lunches
10% of working week dedicated to personal development, client relationships, and contributing to company success
Unlimited earning potential
Multi-layered bonus scheme for placements and business referrals