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    Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal

    Search

    HR
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal Legal Division Leeds 28,000- 35,000 + 3.6k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) Henderson Scott's Legal Division is entering an exciting new phase of growth - and we're looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to help shape and scale our Legal presence across Leeds and the North. With an established national legal team already in place and senior leadership based in Leeds, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-potential legal desk with genuine backing, autonomy and long-term progression. You'll recruit across private practice and in-house legal markets , partnering with respected law firms and legal teams while playing a key role in the next chapter of Henderson Scott's Legal division. Why this is a career-defining move At Henderson Scott, we don't just hire recruiters - we invest in high performers and give them the platform to build something meaningful. Our wider business continues to outperform the market, and the Legal division is now a key strategic growth area, supported by: - An established national Legal team of 15+ recruiters - Leeds based Senior leadership including our CEO - Clear investment to grow Legal across the North not just Leeds - A respected brand with deep relationships across the legal sector as well as with businesses utilising Henderson Scott's wider professional services offerings This is a high-performance culture , but a supportive one - where ambition is encouraged, success is recognised, and progression is based on merit, not time served. What's in it for you? Exceptional earning potential - 28k- 35k base salary - 3,600 car allowance - Market-leading, uncapped commission - earn up to 40% of billings - Consultants regularly earning 60k+ commission on top of salary Clear, structured progression - Transparent promotion framework - Opportunities to progress to Principal, Managing Consultant and leadership roles as the Legal division scales in the North Award-winning training & development - Ongoing investment in your development irrespective of your level of seniority - Support to deepen your legal market expertise and scale your desk strategically A brand that opens doors - A well-established, trusted name in Legal recruitment as well as a vast client network - Backed by Search Recruitment Group and H2 Equity Partners Flexibility & autonomy - Hybrid working - Freedom to own and shape your market with senior-level support, build a business within a business What you'll be doing - Running a full 360 legal recruitment desk - Placing lawyers across private practice and in-house roles - Developing and owning a specialist legal market across Leeds and the wider region - Building long-term relationships with law firms and legal departments - Driving revenue growth while helping establish Henderson Scott as a leading Legal recruiter in the North You'll have real autonomy to grow your desk - with the backing, credibility and leadership support to do it properly. Who we're looking for A proven 360 recruiter with: - Experience in legal recruitment - A strong billing track record - Commercial drive and ownership mentality - The ambition to grow with a division, not just fill a seat - A collaborative mindset - we build and win together If you're ready to raise the bar , take ownership of your market, and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move. Interested? Apply online or contact (url removed) in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden, (url removed) for further insight. 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.

    Regulatory Performance Analyst

    Yorkshire Water

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    £31,469 - £39,213/year

    Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Regulatory Performance Analyst Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: - We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £31,469 - £39,213 (band 5a) - Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performan click apply for full job details

    Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant

    Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Job Title: Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant Location: Leeds Salary: £26,227 per year Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent At Leeds Federated, our customers' safety is our highest priority. We're looking for a Fire Protection & Compliance Assistant to help ensure our homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained click apply for full job details

    Compliance Officer

    Prospero Group

    Legal
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Compliance Officer - Education Recruitment - Leeds Office The Role: Prospero Teaching is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our growing education recruitment team based in Leeds. As a Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring all safeguarding and vetting checks are thoroughly carried out for Teachers, Tutors, and Support Staff working across Leeds and surrounding areas. This is a crucial position where your work directly supports the safety and success of our schools and students. Key Responsibilities: - Carrying out full vetting and compliance checks including: - Right to Work & Identity verification - DBS, safeguarding, and disqualification checks - Qualification and training verification - Employment history, reference checks & prohibition checks - Following up with candidates and Consultants for outstanding documentation (via phone and email) - Supporting Consultants with compliance queries and promoting best safeguarding practice - Highlighting or escalating potential safeguarding concerns - Liaising with schools, Local Authorities, referees, and professional bodies - Maintaining accurate records and inputting data into internal systems - Producing weekly compliance reports for Management - Ensuring all branch activity complies with legislation, company policies, and sector standards, in line with direction from our Head of Compliance & Safeguarding What We're Looking For: We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining the highest compliance and safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will be: - Highly organised, with excellent time management - Confident, personable, and professional - Detail-oriented and meticulous in their work - Motivated by high standards and safeguarding excellence - Strong communicators (both written and verbal) - Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems Desirable (but not essential): - Previous experience in a compliance or safeguarding role, ideally within the education or recruitment sector - Safeguarding training or certification What We Offer: - Opportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Officer - Structured career development plan - Weekly, monthly, and annual incentives - Full training delivered by industry experts - Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities - Market-leading commission structure - The chance to make a real difference in safeguarding and education Join a team where your work is valued, your development is supported, and your role truly matters. Apply today to become a vital part of Prospero Teaching's safeguarding and compliance mission! IND-INT

    Legal Cashier

    Eclectic Recruitment

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    We are working with a well-established professional services organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join its finance team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of legal cashiering and the SRA Accounts Rules to join a supportive team, playing a key role in the accurate processing of financial transactions across UK and international operations. Key Responsibilities - Process client and office account payments and receipts, including CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments and foreign transactions. - Ensure all cashiering activities are completed accurately and in line with SRA Accounts Rules and relevant regulatory requirements. - Manage client money transactions, including deposits, interest calculations and client balance reviews. - Respond to finance and matter-related queries from colleagues across the business. - Support finance projects, process improvements and the testing of new systems. You will have: - Previous experience working as a Legal Cashier, with at least two years' relevant experience. - Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules and VAT regulations. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload accurately. - Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Please apply via the advert or contact John Falconer at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

    Compliance Manager (Advisory)

    MERJE Ltd

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Leeds
    Permanent
    Competitive

    MERJE are thrilled to be partnering with one of the UK's largest asset management firms as they look to expand their Advisory capability with the addition of a Compliance Manager to report to and support the Head of Compliance & MLRO. Located in central Leeds, the firm offer a hybrid working policy alongside an excellent benefits package and very competitive base salary. Purpose of the role: The Compliance Manager (Advisory) provides appropriate challenge to the business and senior leadership in respect of regulatory risks, and compliance with designated regulation and/or legislation, as well as overseeing that associated policies, procedures and controls are in place and operated. The role holder provides expert advice on regulations and regulatory change, in support of our business operations and strategic initiatives. The manager more generally supports the Head of Compliance and MLRO, in ensuring that effective compliance oversight is planned, performed and reported, and for providing associated ongoing guidance and support to the business. Responsibilities - Provide practical compliance advisory support to the business across FCA regulatory requirements, including COBS, SYSC, COLL, FUND, AIFMD and CASS. - Act as a trusted adviser to the first line, delivering timely and commercially focused regulatory guidance on business activities and change initiatives. - Support regulatory input into new products, fund launches, strategic initiatives and business change programmes, ensuring regulatory risks are identified and managed throughout the project lifecycle. - Monitor and interpret UK regulatory developments, assessing business impact and communicating regulatory changes to key stakeholders. - Advise on regulatory requirements relating to investment management activities, governance and operational processes. - Prepare high-quality compliance reports and papers for senior management, governance forums and Board committees. - Design and deliver compliance training to promote regulatory awareness and strengthen the firm's compliance culture. - Build and maintain positive relationships with regulators, auditors, depositaries and key internal stakeholders. Candidate requirements - Experience providing expert advice on regulatory compliance and conduct matters, within an investment management company, or equivalent. - Experience of a management role, maintaining/overseeing effective compliance and conduct-related control frameworks at a regulated investment manager/asset owner, or equivalent experience. - Good awareness of regulatory, conduct, financial crime, and market abuse issues, and how they can impact financial services companies.

    Recruitment Consultant/Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal

    Search

    HR
    On-Site
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Recruitment Consultant/Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal Desk Leeds City Centre 28,000 - 35,000 + Uncapped Commission (Earn up to 40%) At Search, we've built our success on great people, strong relationships and a commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions. We're continuing to invest in the growth of our Legal division and are looking for an ambitious recruiter to join our Leeds office and play a key role in its future success. You'll benefit from an existing presence within the legal market, established client relationships and the support of a well-known recruitment brand, while having the autonomy to develop your own client base, build long-term partnerships and shape your market. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys business development, wants to specialise within Legal recruitment and is motivated by the opportunity to build a successful desk with significant long-term potential. At Search, we believe great recruiters create great businesses. That's why we invest heavily in our people, providing the autonomy, support, development and financial backing needed to build high-performing desks and long-term careers. Why Join Us? Competitive base salary and car allowance, with uncapped commission potential An opportunity to build upon existing legal client relationships while developing your own market and specialism Full autonomy to develop your market, strengthen existing relationships and expand your client portfolio Clear career progression with opportunities to develop into a senior billing Business Partner role or move into leadership and management in the future A collaborative, high-performance culture where success is recognised, celebrated and rewarded Industry-leading incentives including national recognition events and European trips for top performers Dedicated marketing, finance and legal operational support to help accelerate growth FlexHoliday - buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme Tusker EV Car Benefit Scheme for a more sustainable way to commute The Role As a Recruitment Consultant within our Legal division, you'll have the opportunity to: Manage and grow a permanent legal recruitment desk across the Yorkshire and wider Northern markets Build on existing client relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities Recruit legal professionals across a range of practice areas and seniority levels Develop long-term partnerships with law firms, in-house legal teams and key decision-makers Deliver exceptional recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates Maximise the potential of a warm desk while driving further market growth Work closely with senior leadership to help shape and strengthen our Legal proposition in the region What We're Looking For We're open to speaking with: Experienced recruiters with a proven track record of success in a 360 recruitment environment Legal recruiters looking for a platform to further grow their market and earnings Recruiters from professional services or specialist sectors who are interested in building a career within Legal recruitment Individuals with strong business development, client engagement and relationship management skills Commercially-minded professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment People who are motivated by autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to build something significant Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the ambition, energy and drive to maximise the potential of an established desk while helping to grow our Legal business in Leeds. If you're looking for a role that offers genuine autonomy, exceptional earning potential, long-term career progression and the opportunity to manage a desk with real growth potential, we'd love to hear from you! 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.

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    About Legal Jobs in Leeds

    The legal job market in Leeds is thriving, with 7 active opportunities from leading employers. Leeds offers a diverse range of legal positions across various industries, from established corporations to innovative startups.

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    Professionals in this field have strong career prospects with clear paths for advancement. With the right skills and experience, progression to senior and leadership roles is achievable, often accompanied by significant salary increases and broader responsibilities.

    Quick Stats

    7

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    Top Hiring Companies

    SearchYorkshire WaterLeeds Federated Housing Association LtdProspero GroupEclectic Recruitment

    Typical Salary Range

    £31k - £39k

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    Hybrid4 jobs
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