Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bristol

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 OTE (Base + Commission)

Start your career in a high-performance, high-reward industry

Are you a driven graduate or early-career professional looking to build a successful career in a fast-paced, commercial environment? Do you enjoy working with people, hitting targets, and being rewarded for your effort?

At Oculus Legal Group, we are on a mission to become the world’s leading legal recruitment agency and we’re looking for ambitious graduates and trainees to grow with us from the ground up.

No recruitment experience? No problem. We provide structured training, hands-on mentoring, and a clear progression path to help you become a top-performing consultant and a trusted expert in the legal market.

Why start your career in Legal Recruitment?

Legal recruitment is a high-value, relationship-driven industry where top performers progress quickly and earn well above market averages.

• You’ll work with elite law firms and highly skilled professionals
• Your success is directly rewarded through uncapped commission
• Progression is based on performance, not time served
• You’ll gain commercial, sales, and negotiation skills that open doors long-term

What you’ll learn and be doing

With full training and support, you’ll be taught how to:

• Work with leading UK and international law firms to understand their hiring needs
• Identify, approach, and engage high-calibre legal candidates
• Manage the recruitment process from first conversation through to offer stage
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Develop market knowledge and become a trusted advisor
• Work towards clear targets with ongoing coaching and feedback

What we’re looking for

We’re not looking for experience — we’re looking for potential.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking to new people
• Ambition, resilience, and a strong work ethic
• A competitive mindset and motivation to succeed
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Interest in business, sales, or relationship-driven careers
• A desire to learn, develop, and progress quickly

What we offer

• Competitive graduate-level basic salary
• Industry-leading commission structure (up to 30%)
• Structured training programme & one-to-one mentorship
• Clear career progression with defined promotion milestones
• Incentives & rewards — luxury lunches, international trips, and unique experiences
• Up to 30 days holiday