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Trainee Recruitment Consultant – US Legal Sector

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£DOE + bonus scheme

Job 31264

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Laura Henderson

Associate Director
Internal Talent

UK & USA divisions

Specialises in internal recruitment | UK & USA

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Ready to launch a career that rewards your skills and ambition?
Distinct is seeking ambitious, relationship-driven individuals to join our Legal Recruitment Team, specializing in the U.S. legal market. This role offers industry-leading training, structured career path and outstanding earning potential.

Why Distinct?
At Distinct, we invest in our people from day one. Our 12-week trainee recruitment programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. You’ll receive hands-on training, one-on-one support from industry experts and regular performance check-ins to ensure your development is on track.

The role requires at least two late evenings per week (up to 10 p.m.), but our consultants have the autonomy to manage their schedules, with many opting to take Fridays off.

About the team
You’ll be joining our high-performing Legal Recruitment Team based in London, King’s Cross. Led by James Hales, a recruitment expert with over a decade of experience, the team has achieved four consecutive record quarters, with multiple consultants reaching personal-best billing years.

Salary & benefits
What we offer
  • Structured career progression
  • Competitive commission scheme
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, with flexible scheduling
  • Enhanced benefits – increased holidays and private healthcare 
  • Professional development – ongoing personal coaching and mentorship
  • Performance-based rewards, including:
  • Annual incentive trip to Las Vegas
  • Quarterly team incentives
Role overview
What you’ll learn:
  • Through our 12-week desk-ready training programme, you’ll gain the essential skills to thrive as a recruitment consultant, including:
  • Candidate sourcing – identifying and engaging top legal talent
  • Relationship building – developing long-term connections with candidates and clients
  • Business development – marketing candidates to law firms and generating new opportunities
  • Negotiation skills – managing fee agreements, contracts and interview processes
  • Compliance & best practices – ensuring legal and ethical recruitment standards
  • CRM management – maintaining up-to-date and accurate recruitment data.
About you
Who we’re looking for
Our trainee programme is designed for individuals with the right attitude, ambition and resilience. We welcome candidates who:
  • Are in the early stages of a recruitment career (0-12 months) or have transferable skills from sales, customer service, or other client-focused roles
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments
  • Are eager to build a long-term, high-earning career in recruitment with potential for international opportunities

Our values
At Distinct, we hire attitude over experience. We look for individuals who embody our core values:
  • Do the right thing
  • No egos
  • To dare is to do
  • In it together
  • Go home proud
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to James for a confidential conversation.

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