Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

CS35

Date posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

R40 000 - R45 000 excluding commission

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this role is to act as a revenue-generating consultant by developing client relationships and managing executive searches independently.

POSITION INFO:

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant
Join a revenue-generating consultancy focused on developing client relationships and managing searches independently.

Remote (South Africa) with US East Coast hours.

Salary: R40 000 - R45 000 excluding commission.

About Our Client

Our client is an Executive Recruitment firm based in London with a specialist focus on Investment Banking and Private Equity. Established in 2013, the business works with clients across London, Europe, and North America.

The Role: Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant

The purpose of this role is to act as a revenue-generating consultant by developing client relationships and managing executive searches independently. The consultant contributes to the business by sourcing global talent for Investment Banking and Private Equity mandates while expanding the mapped client database in North American markets.

Key Responsibilities

Apply at least 4 years of recruitment experience to manage search processes and client development.

Source relevant candidates for existing mandates using LinkedIn and internal candidate databases.

Interview interested candidates to assess suitability and write candidate overviews or shortlist packs.

Generate business development opportunities and new leads through candidate networking and market research.

Map North American client contacts to increase business activity in the USA.

Build a pool of Analyst and Associate candidates with global Investment Banking experience.

Maintain accurate market maps and database records while responding to candidate inquiries.

Draft outreach and emails for potential new client contacts identified through internet research.

About You

At least 4 years of recruitment experience is required.

Experience working with recruitment databases and LinkedIn.

Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong communication skills both in writing and on the phone.

Highly organised with good attention to detail.

Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote working environment.

Previous exposure recruiting for Investment Banks and Private Equity Funds is preferred.

Recruitment experience in other Professional Services, such as Accounting, Legal, or Insurance, is acceptable.

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