Recruitment Consultant - General Counsel & In-House Legal

Ruth Moran Consulting
London

Recruitment Consultant – General Counsel & In-House Legal

Location: London

About Us

We are a thriving legal recruitment agency specialising in placing exceptional General Counsel and senior in-house legal professionals with leading international companies across London. Our success is built on strong client relationships, deep market expertise, and a consultative approach that sets us apart from our competitors.

What makes us different? We've built a business model that works exclusively for our consultants and clients alike. An impressive 85% of our placements are worked on an exclusive basis, giving you the competitive advantage to truly partner with clients and candidates rather than competing in crowded markets. We've also invested heavily in cutting-edge recruitment technology and provide dedicated administrative support, allowing you to focus on what you do best – building relationships and making placements.

The Role

We're looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team and focus on placing General Counsel and senior in-house legal professionals with large corporates and international organisations based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value, strategic placements within the legal sector, advising clients on their most critical leadership appointments.

Whether you specialise in interim or permanent placements, you'll be working with decision-makers at the highest level, building long-term partnerships and becoming a trusted advisor in the market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with General Counsel, Heads of Legal, and senior hiring managers at major corporations and international businesses in London
  • Source, assess, and present exceptional legal professionals for in-house counsel positions
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial client brief through to successful placement and beyond
  • Proactively business develop to win new exclusive mandates and expand our client base
  • Build a network of high-calibre legal professionals across the in-house market
  • Provide expert market insight and consultative advice to clients on hiring strategies, compensation trends, and talent availability
  • Maintain accurate records and manage your pipeline using our advanced recruitment technology platform

About You

We're looking for driven, commercially-minded individuals who thrive in a mature environment and are passionate about building lasting relationships. You don't need to come from legal recruitment specifically, but you should bring:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in recruitment or business development within professional services (legal, Insurance, accountancy, consulting, financial services, or similar sectors)
  • A track record of winning new business and delivering results
  • Experience managing either interim or permanent placements (or both)
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to understand complex business needs
  • Resilience, determination, and a genuine passion for recruitment
  • The ability to work independently while contributing to team success

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of the legal sector or in-house legal market (not essential)
  • Existing network within the London professional services community
  • Experience working on exclusive or retained mandates
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn about the sector

What We Offer

Industry-leading commission structure:

  • Up 30% commission on all placements
  • Low threshold to start earning
  • Uncapped earning potential

Competitive advantage:

  • 85% of placements worked on an exclusive basis, reducing competition and increasing your conversion rates
  • Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and CRM systems
  • Dedicated administrative support team to handle documentation, compliance, and back-office processes
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Clear career progression opportunities

Additional benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Regular incentives and recognition programmes
  • Central London office location (3 days a week in the office)

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210or email [email protected]

Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Posted 2025-11-21

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