Graduate Recruitment Consultant

About the job

About Us

We are a globally recognised executive search and recruitment firm specialising in private practice legal recruitment. With headquarters in London and an international office in Miami, we partner with many of the world’s leading law firms across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our business is built on long-term relationships, market expertise, and delivering exceptional results for both clients and candidates. We are proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s top employers, winning the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For award for the past two consecutive years.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for ambitious graduates to join our London headquarters and build a successful career within international legal recruitment.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated graduate to join a fast-paced, international recruitment business with genuine global reach. You will work alongside experienced consultants who specialise in placing partners and senior lawyers into leading law firms across key international markets.

From day one, you will receive structured training, mentorship, and exposure to high-level client and candidate interactions. The role offers a clear progression path, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to develop expertise within one of the most prestigious sectors in recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting senior consultants on international legal search assignments
Researching law firms, legal markets, and prospective candidates globally
Building relationships with lawyers and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions
Conducting market mapping and candidate outreach projects
Managing candidate processes from initial approach through to placement
Preparing client presentations, market reports, and candidate documentation
Maintaining and updating internal databases and CRM systems
Attending networking events, industry functions, and client meetings
Developing commercial awareness of the global legal market

What We’re Looking For

A recent graduate or someone with up to 2 years’ professional experience
Strong academic background
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Commercially minded with a proactive approach
Ambitious, competitive, and motivated by success
Confidence working in a professional, client-facing environment
Interest in law, business, or international markets is advantageous
Fluency in additional languages is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and uncapped bonus structure
Industry-leading training and mentorship programme
Clear progression opportunities within a growing international business
Opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading law firms
International exposure across North America, Europe, and the Middle East
Collaborative, high-performance culture
Hybrid working model
Regular company incentives, social events, and international trips
A supportive environment recognised by the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For awards

Career Progression

We are committed to developing future leaders within our business. Successful graduates can expect rapid progression based on performance, with opportunities to move into consultant, senior consultant, and leadership positions within our international offices.