Managing Consultant - Legal

Future Senior Divisional Manager / Director role

Legal Division | Manchester

£35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings)

Henderson Scott's Legal Division is entering a major regional growth phase, and we're seeking an established Principal or Managing Consultant with clear leadership ambition to help build and ultimately lead a Legal team in Manchester.

This role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by our Director of Legal, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment.

You'll initially focus on growing a high-value personal desk, while progressively taking ownership of team build, mentoring, market strategy and regional brand presence across Manchester and the North.

Why this is a career-defining move

At Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support.

Our Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Manchester is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.

What that means for you:

• A clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years
• Locally based Senior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance
• Investment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you
• Backing from the wider Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners

This is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.

What's in it for you?

Market-leading earning potential

• £35k-£45k starting basic salary (DOE)
• £4.8k car allowance
• Uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings
• Significant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities grow

A genuine leadership pathway

• Structured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director
• Responsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership support

Autonomy & ownership

• Full control of your legal market and desk strategy
• Influence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structure

Brand & infrastructure

• A highly regarded name in Legal recruitment
• National PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery support

Flexibility & balance

• Hybrid working
• Output-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior level

What you'll be doing

Phase 1 - Build & Lead by Example

• Owning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk
• Recruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house
• Developing long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams
• Acting as a senior presence in the Manchester legal market

Phase 2 - Team & Market Growth

• Mentoring and developing consultants as the team grows
• Supporting hiring, onboarding and performance standards
• Helping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership
• Building Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the North

This role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.

Who we're looking for

A senior legal recruiter with:

• A strong, consistent billing history
• Experience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level
• Clear ambition to move into people leadership
• Strong knowledge of the Northern legal market
• A collaborative, values-led leadership style

If you're ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with proper backing, and progress toward a Director role - this is a rare and credible opportunity to do exactly that.

Interested?
Apply online or in total confidence contact [email protected] or our Director of Legal, [email protected] for further insight into the long-term opportunity.

Henderson Scott - always raising the bar.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.