At RedLaw, we don’t just place people, we shape the legal market. We are an award-winning legal recruitment consultancy specialising in private practice law firms, with a long-standing reputation for supporting strategic hires from business services through to lawyers, partner/team moves and even law firm mergers.
Since 2009, we have partnered with some of the most prestigious UK, US and international law firms and, unlike many agencies, we’re genuinely trusted by senior leadership and decision-makers. Our recruiters benefit from warm client relationships, repeat business, strategic mandates and access to conversations most recruiters never reach.
The role
We’re now expanding our Business Services division and looking for an experienced senior legal recruiter to work alongside our specialist Risk & Compliance desk, helping to grow complementary Business Services areas which may include; HR, Marketing & Business Development, Finance, Knowledge Management / PSL, Paralegal & Legal Support.
Alongside developing broader Business Services markets, the role will also provide coverage for Risk & Compliance mandates during a maternity leave period, giving immediate access to warm client relationships and business development, continual live instructions and an established market presence from day one.
You’ll have real scope to expand the team and shape the future of this division and build something long-term, benefiting from our established law firm client base and the collaborative opportunities created across our Partner, Associate and Business Services teams.
Why RedLaw?
We are a highly respected brand that opens doors. You’re not starting from scratch — you’re stepping into a platform built on reputation, relationships and credibility within the legal market.
There are no ownership politics, just collaboration, trust and shared success. We work as one team, share relationships and opportunities across the business and focus on meaningful, ethical recruitment rather than volume KPIs.
We’re boutique and agile (no corporate red tape), but you still benefit from strong infrastructure, marketing, operations and leadership backing. A mature, respectful, ego-free and collegiate team culture where honesty, integrity and authenticity are highly valued. No loud sales floor. No bravado. Just experienced, down-to-earth recruiters who genuinely enjoy working together.
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), our people literally share in profits, have a voice in decisions and help shape the business. This isn’t “their” company, it’s our company. We’re stable, profitable and award-winning but also ambitious and growing. You can make a real impact and help shape our next chapter.
What you’ll bring
- Senior experience in business services recruitment for law firms
- Established and transferable client relationships
- Strong network of legal professionals and key recruitment decision makers
- A relationship-led, quality-focused approach
- The ability to think strategically, not just fill roles
- Commercial awareness and pride in your reputation
- Strong and consistent annual billings
- A collaborative mindset — we succeed together
What you’ll get
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission structure
- Annual Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) profit share. The first £3,600 is tax free
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Quarterly socials and activities, Summer and Christmas parties, monthly & annual awards
- Additional leave benefits: Birthday day off, sabbaticals, charity days, wellness days, monthly wellbeing allowance and rewards platform
- Autonomy and genuine trust
- Market-leading tools, operations and marketing support
- Long-term progression opportunities and transparent career pathway
For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Nicola Smith, Operations Manager at nicola.smith@redlawrecruitment.com.