Senior Legal Recruitment Specialist – Exceptional Earning Potential & Flexible Working
Join HarKaye Core Talent – Where Expertise Meets Opportunity
Are you an experienced legal recruiter looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle while still offering uncapped earnings and access to top-tier clients? Do you have a strong track record of billing success and a deep understanding of the legal sector?
At HarKaye Core Talent, we specialise in high-level legal recruitment, working with some of the most prestigious law firms in the UK and globally. We offer an unrivalled opportunity for ambitious recruiters who want the freedom to work flexibly, combined with the prestige of handling top-tier legal roles.
Who We Are
HarKaye Core Talent is a specialist legal recruitment firm offering a hybrid model that blends contingency recruitment with retained executive search. This means we don’t just fill roles—we provide strategic hiring solutions to elite law firms, ensuring we remain a trusted partner in the legal industry.
Our approach allows us to work on exclusive, high-value mandates, giving our recruiters access to premium clients and exceptional earning potential.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Legal Recruitment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, engaging, and placing top-tier legal talent. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter who wants:
* The flexibility to work in a way that suits them – no rigid office hours or micromanagement
* To maximise their earnings – with an industry-leading commission structure
* To work with elite clients – placing lawyers in leading law firms across multiple jurisdictions
* To develop their management skills – with opportunities to step into leadership
* This is a high-impact role where you will have full ownership of your desk, managing everything from client relationships to business development and candidate engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and developing your own client portfolio, identifying opportunities to build long-term relationships with leading law firms
* Sourcing, attracting, and placing high-calibre legal professionals, from Associates to Senior Partners
* Managing the recruitment process end-to-end, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for both clients and candidates
* Consulting and advising clients on market trends, talent acquisition strategies, and best practices in legal recruitment
* Expanding your market presence, positioning yourself as a trusted expert in the legal recruitment space
What We’re Looking For
* Legal recruitment experience is essential – you must have a solid understanding of the legal sector
* A proven track record as a successful biller – this is a performance-driven role where results matter
* Strong commercial acumen – you know how to engage clients and negotiate at a senior level
* Self-motivation and resilience – recruitment is competitive, and we want someone who thrives on success
* An ambitious mindset – whether you want flexibility or a route to leadership, we’ll support your goals
What We Offer
* Uncapped, industry-leading commission – we reward top performance generously
* Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle
* Prestigious clients – work with some of the most well-known law firms in the UK and internationally
* A hybrid recruitment model – combining contingency and retained search for greater revenue potential
* Career progression – leadership and management opportunities for those who want to grow
Why HarKaye Core Talent?
At HarKaye Core Talent, we know that great recruiters deserve a great platform. We offer the freedom to work independently, while still providing the support, training, and network you need to be successful. Unlike traditional agencies, we don’t limit your earning potential—your success is directly rewarded.
If you’re an experienced legal recruiter who is ready to take control of your career, work flexibly, and earn at the highest level, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or send us a message for a confidential chat.