Junior Recruitment Consultant – £35k base, up to £200k OTE

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Junior Recruitment Consultant to join our Southend office, supporting legal firms in the United States. You will work with a high‑volume pipeline of candidates and clients, helping to place top legal talent while earning a competitive base salary and uncapped commission.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and manage a large volume of candidate leads (approximately 1,000 per week).
• Develop relationships with US‑based law firms, handling 20+ new client leads each week.
• Conduct outreach calls throughout the day, covering US business hours (10:00‑20:30 Mon‑Thu, reduced Friday).
• Follow the established recruitment process to ensure consistent results.
• Collaborate with a dedicated Business Development team and a support team of 15 staff.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic about a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Willingness to work long hours to align with US time zones.
• Strong communication skills and resilience for high call volumes.
• Ability to follow a proven recruitment methodology.

Required skills

• Excellent telephone communication.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment processes.
• Proficiency with CRM or candidate tracking tools (if mentioned by the company).

What we offer

• Starting salary of £35,000 per year.
• On‑target earnings (OTE) of up to £200,000.
• Daily training and ongoing mentorship.
• Access to a warm market with top global law firms.
• 15% flat‑rate commission on placements.
• Support from a 15‑person team and a dedicated BDM group.