Executive Search Consultant - Legal

Description

Impact X is the executive search arm of Instant Impact - a founder-led, embedded and RPO recruitment business with a genuine track record and a growing reputation. iX exists to do for senior hiring what Instant Impact already does brilliantly at scale: find the people who change a business's trajectory.

We're small on purpose and growing fast. That means real ownership from day one, no bureaucracy to fight through, and a straight line between the work you do and the business you build - plus a built-in flow of warm opportunity from Instant Impact's existing client base, and vice versa.

Why iX?

• An open, no-ego culture - direct access to leadership, real input into decisions, nothing to fight through to get things done
• We're genuinely early - you're joining while this is still being built, with the chance to shape it rather than inherit it
• Backed by Instant Impact's brand, infrastructure and client relationships, without the size or politics of an enterprise agency
• Protected time to actually sell - modern tooling and process handle the busywork so your time goes on revenue-generating activity
• A team that's ambitious about what this becomes, and honest about the fact we're still building it
• Unlimited earning potential, with a multi-layered bonus scheme relating to both placements and business referrals

Key Responsibilities

We're not looking for someone to slot into a desk that already exists. We're looking for the person who builds it - scrappy, bold and genuinely 360, someone who'd rather create something than inherit it. Bring your network, your instincts and your energy; the brand, the infrastructure and the referral engine are already here to back you.

This is a full 360 role for someone who's done it before and wants to do it properly - winning your own clients, running senior legal search, both in-house and industry, end to end, and building a desk that's genuinely yours. You'll be one of the first specialist hires into iX, with the backing to focus on selling and delivering, not fighting fires.

We work targeted, not scattergun: mid-market and scaling businesses (roughly 500–5,000 headcount) who need senior legal hires done properly, approached with real personalisation rather than CRM templates. We are genuinely industry leading with tools and tech – with constant support, collaborative effort and training.

What you'll own

• Run a genuine 360 desk - new business, client management, search execution and candidate delivery, start to finish
• Bring your own network to the table and convert it into your first retained mandates
• Build new client relationships - target, approach, pitch and win businesses that aren't warm yet
• Own senior legal search and generate RPO leads across in-house and private practice
• Work the cross-referral engine both ways - surfacing legal opportunity inside Instant Impact's client base, and opening doors back the other way
• Shape how the legal desk is built - process, positioning, tooling - rather than inherit someone else's playbook

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Genuine 360 experience - you've run the full desk (BD through to delivery) in legal recruitment, not just one side of it
• A network with substance - genuine relationships in the market you can call on and grow, not just a rolodex of contacts
• Start-up mileage - you've worked somewhere lean before and know the difference between infrastructure that helps and infrastructure that gets in the way
• A hunter's instinct - genuinely comfortable opening new relationships and winning clients who don't already know us
• Flexibility - happy to adapt as the desk and the business evolve, rather than needing a fixed lane
• Tech-forward by default - comfortable working in a CRM, a wiki, and AI-assisted tools day to day, and keen to use them to work smarter, not just harder
• Commercial grit - you want to be measured on revenue and results, and you're motivated by building something with your name on it

Job Benefits

• Generous Package: Competitive base (£45-55k) plus uncapped, genuinely rewarding commission - details discussed on application
• Work from Anywhere Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year.
• Private Health Insurance: Your health and well-being are a priority. Benefit from comprehensive private health insurance through Aviva for peace of mind.
• Medical Healthcare Cash Plan: via Medicash.
• Home Office Allowance: Create your perfect home workspace with a £200 allowance to enhance your comfort and productivity.
• Personal Development Fund: Invest in your growth with a £500 annual allowance for professional development. Explore courses, conferences, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take time to recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus all Bank Holidays. Additionally, enjoy an Employee Enrichment Day and a Recharge Day each year.
• Clear Progression Path: Achieve your career goals with a clear progression structure designed to support your professional growth.
• Flexible Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with the option to work from home or on-site with your client. Your work, your way.
• Team Incentives: Build strong bonds with your colleagues through team incentives, including weekend getaways, social events, and team lunches.
• Dedicated Development Time: Dedicate 10% of your working week to developing yourself, enhancing client relationships, and contributing to Instant Impact's success. Your growth drives our progress.

At Instant Impact, everyone is welcome. We are committed to maintaining and growing our diverse and dynamic team and the inclusive culture we have built. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of; age, sexuality, religion, disability, pronouns, neurodiversity, gender, ethnic group, or beliefs. Instant Impact is actively seeking to hire a diverse workforce so we can continue to celebrate inclusion and diversity in its full. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, or need this job advert in different formatting, please do not hesitate to contact us talent@instant-impact.com

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Executive Search Consultant - Legal

Department: Impact-X

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, Hybrid

Reporting To: Natalie Clark