Recruitment Consultant - Early Careers Scheme

Blueedgerecords; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Central London is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for their Early Careers Scheme. This role offers a base salary of £28,000 – £32,000 plus an uncapped bonus structure, with a realistic Year 1 OTE of £50,000+. You'll engage in supporting candidate placements, building relationships, and tracking market trends. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for graduates or those with early sales experience. Join a supportive and collaborative team culture focused on development and long-term success.

Benefits

Structured training programme

Realistic Year 1 OTE of £50,000+

Incentives including team socials

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• No prior recruitment experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying top legal talent across multiple practice areas.
• Supporting candidate screening, interviews, and placement coordination.
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Tracking market movements, legal hiring trends, and talent pipelines.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive

Organised

Eager to learn

Comfortable in a fast-paced setting

Interest in legal recruitment

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Early Careers Scheme

Basic Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (+ performance‑linked OTE)
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
Year 1 OTE: £50,000+

Join a specialist recruitment firm that partners with leading law firms, in‑house legal teams, and professional services organisations. This values‑led business combines a modern, insight‑driven approach with a supportive, collaborative culture. Whether you are a graduate or have early sales or commercial experience, this is an opportunity to move into a professional, people‑focused sector with exceptional long‑term progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching and identifying top legal talent across multiple practice areas
• Supporting candidate screening, interviews, and placement coordination
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Tracking market movements, legal hiring trends, and talent pipelines

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, professional setting
• A genuine interest in legal recruitment and career‑focused work

No prior recruitment experience required; full training provided.

Whats On Offer

• £28,000 – £32,000 base salary + uncapped bonus structure
• Realistic Year 1 OTE of £50,000+
• Structured training programme with fast‑track career progression
• Hybrid working and a vibrant Central London office
• Incentives including team socials, lunch clubs, and international trips
• Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on development and long‑term success

If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and excited by the idea of helping legal professionals shape their careers, we'd love to hear from you.