Managing Consultant - Legal\n\nFuture Senior Divisional Manager / Director role\n\nLegal Division | Leeds\n\n£35,000-£45,000 + £4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings)\n\nHenderson 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 Leeds.\n\nThis role is designed for a senior legal recruiter who wants a defined pathway into SLT responsibility, supported by national Legal leadership, our CEO and backed by a proven, high-performing recruitment group with significant Private Equity investment.\n\nYou'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 Leeds and the North.\n\nWhy this is a career-defining move\n\nAt Henderson Scott, leadership isn't promised - it's built properly, with structure and support.\n\nOur Legal Division already operates nationally with an established team of 15+ consultants. Leeds is now a strategic growth hub, with full backing to create a long-term leadership presence locally.\n\nWhat that means for you:\n\nA clear succession pathway toward senior leadership, become a Director within 3 years\nSenior leadership including our CEO to provide support and guidance\nInvestment to hire, scale and build a sustainable team around you\nBacking from Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity PartnersThis is a grown-up, performance-led environment where leaders are empowered to shape their own teams and markets.\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\nMarket-leading earning potential\n\n£35k-£45k starting base salary (DOE)\n£4.8k car allowance\nUncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings\nSignificant long-term upside as team and leadership responsibilities growA genuine leadership pathway\n\nStructured progression from Managing Consultant → Divisional Manager → Senior Divisional Manager → Director\nResponsibility introduced gradually, with mentoring and leadership supportAutonomy & ownership\n\nFull control of your legal market and desk strategy\nInfluence over hiring decisions, market focus and team structureBrand & infrastructure\n\nA highly regarded name in Legal recruitment\nNational PSLs, cross-office collaboration and shared delivery supportFlexibility & balance\n\nHybrid working\nOutput-focused culture - trusted to operate at senior levelWhat you'll be doing\n\nPhase 1 - Build & Lead by Example\n\nOwning and scaling a high-value 360 legal desk\nRecruiting senior lawyers across private practice and/or in-house\nDeveloping long-term partnerships with leading firms and legal teams\nActing as a senior presence in the Leeds legal marketPhase 2 - Team & Market Growth\n\nMentoring and developing consultants as the team grows\nSupporting hiring, on-boarding and performance standards\nHelping shape regional legal strategy alongside senior leadership\nBuilding Henderson Scott's reputation as a leading Legal recruiter in the NorthThis role evolves with you - moving from individual excellence to team leadership and regional ownership.\n\nWho we're looking for\n\nA senior legal recruiter with:\n\nA strong, consistent billing history\nExperience operating at Principal or Managing Consultant level\nClear ambition to move into people leadership\nStrong knowledge of the Northern legal market\nA collaborative, values-led leadership styleIf 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.\n\nInterested?\n Apply online or in total confidence contact or our Director of Legal, for further insight into the long-term opportunity.\n\nHenderson Scott - always raising the bar.\n\nSearch 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