Legal Professionals looking to transition into Recruitment
CV-LibraryBirminghampermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
Apply NowMy client is a well‑established specialist legal recruitment consultancy, working with leading law firms and in‑house legal teams nationwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to speak with Paralegals, Legal Executives and Solicitors who are interested in starting a successful career within legal recruitment.
This opportunity is ideal for legally trained professionals who enjoy working with people, building relationships, and operating in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
Why Recruitment?
Legal recruitment offers an opportunity to utilise your legal knowledge in a client‑facing, commercially driven role, with:
Clear career progression
Exceptional earning potential
Exposure to senior stakeholders across the legal market
A dynamic and people‑focused working environment
The Role
As a Legal Recruitment Consultant at ENL Legal, you will:
Recruit qualified legal professionals across a range of practice areas
Build and manage long‑term client relationships with law firms and in‑house teams
Source, assess and advise candidates on career opportunities
Manage the recruitment process from initial briefing through to placement
Develop your own desk with the support of experienced mentors
About You
We are keen to hear from individuals with:
Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or Solicitor
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
Motivation, resilience, and a genuine interest in recruitment
A desire to work in a target‑driven environment with uncapped rewards
What ENL Legal Offers
Comprehensive training and ongoing support
Flexible working environment with two days working from home
Established brand with a strong reputation in the legal market
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
Clear and structured career progression
Supportive, professional, and high‑performing team culture
If you are a legal professional looking for an alternative career path that combines your legal background with commercial opportunity and long‑term growth, we would be delighted to hear from you
This opportunity is ideal for legally trained professionals who enjoy working with people, building relationships, and operating in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
Why Recruitment?
Legal recruitment offers an opportunity to utilise your legal knowledge in a client‑facing, commercially driven role, with:
Clear career progression
Exceptional earning potential
Exposure to senior stakeholders across the legal market
A dynamic and people‑focused working environment
The Role
As a Legal Recruitment Consultant at ENL Legal, you will:
Recruit qualified legal professionals across a range of practice areas
Build and manage long‑term client relationships with law firms and in‑house teams
Source, assess and advise candidates on career opportunities
Manage the recruitment process from initial briefing through to placement
Develop your own desk with the support of experienced mentors
About You
We are keen to hear from individuals with:
Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or Solicitor
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
Motivation, resilience, and a genuine interest in recruitment
A desire to work in a target‑driven environment with uncapped rewards
What ENL Legal Offers
Comprehensive training and ongoing support
Flexible working environment with two days working from home
Established brand with a strong reputation in the legal market
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
Clear and structured career progression
Supportive, professional, and high‑performing team culture
If you are a legal professional looking for an alternative career path that combines your legal background with commercial opportunity and long‑term growth, we would be delighted to hear from you