Full job descriptionTrainee Recruitment Consultant - Legal - Cardiff & South WalesSalary DOE + Commission
Our specialist Legal team is made up of experienced recruitment professionals and legal market specialists who truly understand the sector and the people within it. We work with a wide range of reputable law firms, from high street practices to Legal 500 and national firms - across South Wales, Bristol, South West and beyond.
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our established Legal desk. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment, with full training, support, and development from an experienced team.
You’ll join a warm and well-established desk with access to existing clients, live roles, and a strong market reputation, giving you the perfect platform to learn, develop, and succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing*Supporting experienced consultants with the full recruitment process.

*Sourcing and speaking with legal professionals across Cardiff and South Wales.

*Building relationships with candidates and understanding their career goals.

*Managing candidate interviews, feedback, and offer processes.

*Learning how to develop and maintain client relationships with law firms across the region.

*Writing adverts, headhunting talent, and using LinkedIn and recruitment tools to identify candidates.

*Developing your market knowledge within the Legal sector.

*Working towards becoming a fully-fledged 360 Recruitment Consultant.

What We’re Looking For*Must have a legal degree or previous legal experience.
*Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn.

*Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

*Confident speaking with professionals over the phone and via Teams.

*Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

*Positive attitude with a genuine interest in building a career in recruitment.

*Previous sales, customer service, or office-based experience is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Us?At Yolk Recruitment, we don’t just reshape recruitment, we create long-term career paths for our people. We champion the Brightest, Boldest, and Best standards of performance, ensuring every employee has the support and development needed to succeed.
Culture of Excellence & Reward*High achiever trips for individuals and teams.

*Regular team-building activities and incentives.

*Industry-leading salary and commission structure.

*Clear progression opportunities with structured development plans.

*Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced recruiters and leaders.

Additional Benefits*£1,000 annually in discounts and everyday savings.

*Paid employee referral scheme (£1,500 per successful referral).

*Access to professional health and wellbeing support.

*Annual company AGM and all-expenses-paid after party.

*Fully expensed Christmas party.

*Paid Christmas shutdown.

*Enhanced annual leave, including bank holidays.

*Your birthday off - on us.

If you are in the legal sector and wondering if recruitment could be for you, contact Managing Consultant- Nicole Smith for a confidential chat.