Head of Legal

3 weeks ago

City Of Bristol, United Kingdom BGI Full time

We are recruiting a Head of Legal join Heat Recruitment, a sub brand within Bright Group International


Bright Group International (BGI) is a global multi-brand group, with individual businesses operating across the UK, Europe, Middle East and USA. BGI represents a number of global talent & technology companies, serving a varied group of customers from Waste & Recycling to Artificial Intelligence. As an international multi-brand group, we build careers, futures, and business communities where diversity, innovation, and growth are at the heart of everything.


Head of Legal | Heat Recruitment | Bristol


Who are Heat Recruitment?


Heat Recruitment are a Professional Services Recruitment Agency with Offices in Bristol, Manchester and London. Our business has gone through a huge period of change, we are evolving, and we need talented individuals to join us on that journey who can be a positive contributor and help us continue our growth.


We strongly believe in our 3 pillars for success;

1/ Our Belief - building human relationships

2/ Our Sales Model - to achieve high performance

3/ Our People - driven by our values and our leadership code.


Our vision is to forge real, meaningful partnerships with leading professional services organisations. We achieve this by specialising in our markets, nurturing authentic relationships, and doing the right thing to place the right people in the right roles. Guided by our values, we strive to be specialists, build human connections, and empower everyone to be their best. These principles drive our mission to create lasting success for clients and candidates alike.

We have an excellent tech suite which is regularly updated giving our consultants all the tools they need to succeed. We are part of a group that actively encourages change and is willing to invest to achieve our collective goals, who also offer us a fully complimented central services function. We also offer a hybrid working model, with core anchor days spent based in our newly refurbished Bristol office, with brand new coworking spaces, breakout areas, on-site café and gym, and rooftop garden (perfect for enjoying lunch with a breath-taking view of the city in the summer months).


The Role:

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Legal Recruitment to oversee our established Legal Division and position Heat Recruitment as the preferred partner for legal businesses across the UK.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced senior recruiter to take a strategic leadership role, with full autonomy to drive the growth and direction of the Legal Division. The successful candidate will also lead and inspire a dedicated team of recruiters, ensuring excellence and success within a highly competitive market.


Key Duties:

  • Build influential relationships with clients, leveraging extensive knowledge of the legal recruitment sector to understand and address their specific needs.
  • Develop and implement a growth strategy focused on increasing client portfolio revenue and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Identify market trends and client requirements to build a robust short, medium, and long-term business development pipeline aligned with revenue targets.
  • Attend and lead client meetings to drive business development opportunities, strengthen relationships, and position Heat Recruitment as a trusted partner.
  • Proactively create opportunities to cross-sell additional recruitment and business services.
  • Build and maintain strong consultative relationships with candidates, ensuring a comprehensive talent pool of high-calibre legal professionals.
  • Deliver exceptional aftercare to ensure successful onboarding and long-term candidate satisfaction.
  • Consistently achieve revenue targets through effective self-management and strategic planning.
  • Lead by example in all aspects of performance, setting a high standard for the team to follow.
  • Monitor productivity levels within the division, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Provide support and guidance to junior team members, acting as a referral point for escalations and complex queries.
  • Mentor a team of consultants by offering guidance and supporting their professional development.
  • Identify areas for team improvement and make actionable recommendations to enhance performance and results.
  • Represent the Legal Division at networking and business events, strengthening the Heat Recruitment brand in the legal sector.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a consultative approach to reinforce the division’s position as a leader in legal recruitment.


What are we looking for?

  • Proven billing experience as a principal recruiter within the legal sector, with a sound understanding of the UK legal market.
  • A natural leader who can inspire, manage, and grow a team of recruiters.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop lasting relationships with clients and candidates
  • A driven, ambitious, and entrepreneurial mindset.


Some of the Benefits we offer….

  • Competitive base salary up to £60,000 P/A dependent on experience
  • Clearly defined career progression with opportunities to advance.
  • Uncapped earning potential with a strong commission structure ranging from 10-40%
  • Full use of the business suite which includes breakout rooms, onsite gym and a café.
  • Exclusive incentives including ‘Top Biller’ holidays and Group Award Events at fabulous surprise locations
  • Comprehensive Medical Cash Plan for your peace of mind– including Health Screening, dental cover, optical, chiropractor and much more
  • Join us in our mission to make a positive impact - we plant a tree for every new team member. Welcome to EmployTREE
  • Discounts off Holistic wellbeing featuring alternative therapies, treatments, and counselling.
  • Access to the latest tools and technology to give you a competitive edge in your market.
  • Hybrid working with 3 office anchor days driving collaboration but still giving our employees flexibility.
  • Opportunity to get involved in charitable events, supporting local causes in the community.
  • Financial security with Life assurance and Death in Service Cover and well as Family Support with enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.

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