Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.
We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Pay Range
Salary: £27,500 - £32,500 plus uncapped commission scheme.
Recruitment Consultant - Legal desk
Edinburgh
Ready to build a rewarding career in legal recruitment?
At Reed Specialist Recruitment, we're looking for ambitious, driven people to join our established Legal division in Edinburgh. Whether you're an experienced recruiter, a recent graduate, or a sales professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have a passion for building relationships, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have an interest in the legal sector, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop a successful career with one of the UK's most recognised recruitment brands.
As a Recruitment Consultant within our Legal division, you'll play a key role in connecting talented legal professionals with leading law firms and in-house legal teams across Scotland.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and managing relationships with law firms and legal employers
Sourcing, interviewing and qualifying legal professionals
Managing the recruitment process from initial brief through to placement
Business development, identifying new opportunities and growing existing accounts
Providing expert market insights and recruitment advice to clients and candidates
Building and maintaining a strong network within the legal sector
Working towards and exceeding individual and team performance targets
We welcome applications from:
Experienced Recruiters
Graduates -ambitious individuals eager to build a professional career
Sales Professionals -experience working in a target-driven environment
Whilst previous legal recruitment experience is not essential, an interest in the legal sector and a desire to learn about the market is important. We'll provide the training, support and tools to help you become a trusted recruitment expert.
Benefits include:
Uncapped bonus scheme
Industry-leading training and development
Clear career progression opportunities
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional holiday incentives and rewards
Pension scheme
Wellbeing and employee assistance support
Access to Reed's market-leading recruitment technology and tools
Apply today and discover where a career in Legal Recruitment could take you.
Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Founded in 1995, Reed.co.uk was the first recruitment website offered by a recruitment agency in the UK.
Since then, Reed.co.uk has grown to become one of the UK's leading jobs and careers sites.
Jobs: Each month, more than 11 million people turn to Reed.co.uk in their search for work, making almost 100,000 applications every day. Reed.co.uk features vacancies from over 30,000 recruiters a year, including private and public sector employers and leading recruitment agencies and consultants..
Courses: Every year, 11 million course seekers visit Reed Courses in search of their next learning opportunity. Reed Courses works with around 1,000 respected learning providers to advertise more than 70,000 courses on a wide range of subjects; from accounting and HR, right through to fitness and cooking.
Career Advice: Hundreds of thousands of readers visit Reed.co.uk’s Career Advice site every month for expert tips and advice on CVs, cover letters, interviews, professional development and more.
Our vision is simple: to connect people to a world of career opportunities online
Reed.co.uk is part of the Reed Group of companies.