Job Title: Branch Manager - Legal Recruitment Consultancy
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Salary: £50,000 with £140,000 OTE
Our client is a leading legal recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in the industry, dedicated to connecting talented legal professionals with the right opportunities. As they expand their operations, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Branch Manager to lead their Brighton branch and drive growth in the region.
Job Description: As the Branch Manager of a legal recruitment consultancy in Brighton, you will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment team, developing business strategies, fostering client relationships, and ensuring the successful placement of legal professionals within law firms and corporate legal departments.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance, training, and support to drive individual and team performance.
Develop and execute business strategies to achieve sales targets and expand market share in the legal recruitment industry.
Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and other potential clients, understanding their hiring needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
Source, screen, and interview legal professionals, assessing their skills, experience, and cultural fit with clients' requirements.
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate shortlisting, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and changes in legislation affecting the legal sector to provide valuable insights and advice to clients and candidates.
Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, data protection regulations, and industry standards.
Requirements:
Proven experience in professional sector recruitment, with a track record of successfully placing high profile roles at prestigious firms.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues.
Sound knowledge of the legal industry, including an understanding of various legal roles, practice areas, and market trends.
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targets and driving business growth.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Familiarity with recruitment software and online platforms.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Opportunity to lead and shape a growing branch of a reputable legal recruitment consultancy.
Professional development and training programs to enhance your skills and industry knowledge.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced legal recruitment professional ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements to [email protected] Use the subject line "Branch Manager Application - Brighton."
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
