Liz Holdham

Administrative Assistant

Liz joined Clayton Legal as an Administrative Assistant in early 2025, bringing with her a strong background in customer-facing roles and a naturally organised, can-do approach. Currently working towards her Business Administration Level 3 qualification, Liz supports a busy team of recruitment consultants and plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Proactive, detail-focused and always happy to help, Liz is involved in many areas of the business, from recruitment and marketing support to systems assistance and data health and analysis. Thriving in a fast-paced, professional environment, she takes real pride in contributing to the wider team effort, with a positive attitude and a flexible approach to everything she does – we would be lost without her!

Likes: Travel, her black Labrador Buddy, her go-to Starbucks order = “iced white mocha with blonde roast, and strawberry cold foam”

Sam Oliver

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant, Sam, joined Clayton Legal in 2025, specialising in placing legal professionals in the Property sector (residential and commercial) across the Midlands.

With a background spanning recruitment and sales, he has experience across diverse industries, as well as overseeing the full sales process in international markets. This combination of client service expertise and fast-paced recruitment experience enables him to deliver a seamless, tailored service, ensuring the perfect match for both clients and candidates in this niche.

Likes: Football, travel, family

Recruiting for

  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Oundle
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Commercial Property Lawyer

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Property Solicitor

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Property Lawyer

    • Wolverhampton
    • Permanent
    • £30k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Kidderminster
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Legal Secretary – Commercial...

    • Worcester
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Hinckley
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Banbury
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

    • Sutton Coldfield
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Derby
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Peterborough
    • Permanent
    • £36k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Grantham
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Lincoln
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Residential Property Solicitor

    • Cannock
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 55k per year
  • Paralegal / Legal Executive

    • Newark-on-Trent
    • Permanent
    • Market related

Chris Eastwood

Business Manager

Recruitment Manager, Chris, brings with him over 20 years of recruitment experience in the legal, pharmaceutical, retail and professional services industries. Chris joins our established North desk, predominantly in the Greater Manchester area, specialising in Compliance, Commercial Litigation and Legal IT Recruitment

With his extensive relationship skills and knowledge, Chris is well on his way with helping legal professionals in the North secure their next legal job, and providing service excellence to law firms to help them achieve their hiring goals.

Likes: My dog, watching water polo, keeping active.

 

Recruiting for

  • In-House Solicitor (Corporate)

    • Chester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE)

    • Sleaford
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year
  • Commercial Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year
  • Compliance Assistant (Require SRA...

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £26k - 33k per year
  • Employment Paralegal (Possible TC)

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 35k per year
  • Employment Solicitor

    • City of London
    • Permanent
    • £70k - 80k per year
  • Employment Solicitor

    • Reading
    • Permanent
    • £65k - 70k per year
  • Employment Solicitor NQ+

    • Northampton
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 50k per year
  • Associate /Senior Associate...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Compliance Manager /Practice...

    • Youlgreave
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Employment Solicitor

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Employment Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year
  • Senior Employment Solicitor 6+ PQE

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £70k - 80k per year
  • Employment Solicitor – Fully...

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • £70k - 85k per year
  • Employment Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Senior Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per year
  • Employment Solicitor / Associate...

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £50k per year
  • Compliance Manager

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 55k per year
  • In-House Commercial Lawyer

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per...
  • IT Assistant /Manager

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • £32k - 38k per year
  • Risk and Compliance Manager

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • Pending experience...
  • Senior Employment Solicitor...

    • Northampton
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 70k per year
  • Employment Solicitor 1 – 4...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year

Chris Orrell

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant, Chris joined Clayton Legal in 2022 following a career in Law – with previous experience as a Paralegal, Fee Earner, and Department Head, specialising in the Personal Injury sector for both high street and Top 100 Firms.

Chris therefore has a wealth of knowledge about this specialist area which he now applies in a recruitment capacity in placing legal professionals across the North, at all levels and stages in their career.

Likes: Playing the drums, watching (and playing) live music, reading biographies

Recruiting for

  • Serious Injury Solicitor

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • Competitive salary...
  • Serious Injury Fee Earner /...

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE
  • Associate – Serious Injury

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • doe
  • Credit Hire Solicitor /CILEX /...

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • DOE
  • Litigation Legal Secretary

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • DOE
  • Litigation Paralegal

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • DOE
  • Litigation Solicitor

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • DOE

Tracy Carlisle

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tracy is an experienced Recruitment Consultant and a key member of our Property team at Clayton Legal, specialising in Residential, Commercial, and Real Estate roles across Manchester and Lancashire. With 20 years of recruitment experience, including 11 here at Clayton, Tracy helps legal professionals navigate their careers while understanding the key drivers behind their next move.

Tracy takes pride in delivering great news, whether it’s securing a role for a candidate or helping a client find the right fit. Her honest, ethical approach ensures she builds strong relationships with both candidates and law firms; always striving to make a positive impact- and has deservedly built a reputation for providing exceptional service and results.

Likes: Fairgrounds, horror films, playing board games with my children

 

 

Recruiting for

  • Conveyancing Team Manager

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year
  • Conveyancing Manager

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 60k per year
  • Business Development Manager

    • Blackburn
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 50k per year
  • Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

    • Oldham
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 30k per year
  • Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Preston
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 45k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Burnley
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year
  • Conveyancing Fee Earner

    • Chorley
    • Permanent
    • £38k - 45k per year
  • Fully Remote Conveyancing Fee...

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 55k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer Stockport

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £32k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer...

    • Cheshire
    • Permanent
    • £32k - 50k per year
  • Partner / Associate Partner...

    • Preston
    • Permanent
    • £75k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £42k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Macclesfield
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 45k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Altrincham
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer 3 PQE

    • Lancashire
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Nelson
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 45k per year
  • Conveyancer

    • Blackburn
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 45k per year
  • Property Lawyer (Hybrid)

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £26k - 45k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Preston
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year
  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Wigan
    • Permanent
    • £55k per year
  • Conveyancing Fee Earner

    • Morecambe
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Remote or Hybrid Conveyancing Fee...

    • Greater Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

Leanne Byrne

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With a varied career across retail and the pharmaceutical sector, Senior Recruitment Consultant Leanne joined the Clayton team in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience in customer service and relationship management. Leanne specialises in recruiting Criminal Law, Regulatory Law, and Immigration Law professionals across the nation. She works collaboratively with clients and candidates, building strong relationships and tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs, ensuring she delivers a transformational recruitment service.

Likes: People watching, the gym, music

Recruiting for

  • Crown Court Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year
  • Crime Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • £49k per year
  • Private Family Solicitor –...

    • Wisbech
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year
  • Wills + Probate Legal Support

    • Staffordshire
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • PC Solicitor

    • Peterborough
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year
  • Senior Associate Solicitor –...

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • £65k per year
  • Crime Solicitor

    • Tottenham Hale
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Criminal Defence Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year
  • Criminal Paralegal – Trainee...

    • Merseyside
    • Permanent
    • £26k per year
  • Accredited Police Station...

    • Tottenham Hale
    • Permanent
    • £28k per year
  • Partner – Crime &...

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Professional Misconduct Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • Market related

Mike Shipcott

Senior Talent Attraction Consultant

Mike is an experienced Senior Talent Attraction Consultant with over six years in the recruitment industry, including extensive work within the legal sector. Prior to joining Clayton, he managed compliance for healthcare and criminal justice recruitment, developing valuable expertise in regulatory requirements and client support.

At Clayton, Mike specialises in supporting legal professionals across the UK to navigate the job market and secure their next role. While his primary focus is on recruiting candidates within Family and Private Client law, he also brings significant experience across other areas, including Residential and Commercial Property, Personal Injury, and Litigation.

With his in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to client success, Mike is dedicated to connecting top legal talent with the right opportunities.

Likes: Music, dogs, Liverpool FC

Rebecca Davies

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With over three years of expertise in legal recruitment and a decade in estate agency, Rebecca specialises in placing top-tier professionals across Merseyside, Cheshire, Wales, and the South West. Focusing on Residential Property, Commercial Property, and Real Estate, she recruits for roles ranging from secretaries and paralegals to fee earners, solicitors, and partners. Her background in client management and property sales provides her with a unique edge in understanding both client and candidate needs.

Rebecca is passionate about building lasting relationships and tailoring placements to meet the specific requirements of firms and individuals alike. With her deep industry knowledge and expanding network, she is committed to delivering exceptional recruitment services while continuing to strengthen her presence across her core regions

Likes: Making people happy, spending time with her little girl, travelling

Recruiting for

  • Conveyancer

    • Birkenhead
    • Permanent
    • £32k per year
  • Conveyancing Assistant

    • Birkenhead
    • Permanent
    • £23k - 27k per year
  • Conveyancing Fee Earner

    • Chester
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Conveyancing Assistant

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • £24k - 27k per year
  • Residential Property Solicitor

    • Gloucester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 50k per year
  • Conveyancing Assistant

    • Congleton
    • Permanent
    • £24k - 27k per year
  • Commercial Property Legal Secretary

    • Chester
    • Permanent
    • £24k - 27k per year
  • Conveyancer

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Senior Conveyancer

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Commercial Property Assistant

    • Cheshire
    • Permanent
    • £24k - 27k per year

Susan Holden

Business Consultant

Business Consultant, Susan is an integral and well-respected member of the Clayton team with responsibility for ensuring strategic business decisions are based on sound and accurate data.

Susan also heads up our Corporate and Social Responsibility Committee, with a clear vision to make a positive and valued impact on our local communities, our environment and our internal culture here at Clayton Legal.

Likes: Far-flung-travel, fine dining, cats

Laura Lissett

Marketing Consultant

Laura has practiced marketing throughout her 16-year career with senior roles across professional services, finance and recruitment sectors after completing an MA in Marketing at Liverpool University.

Helping to drive continuous improvements across the business, Laura’s remit also includes the design, execution and management of all of our communication channels,  management of our advertising channels, customer research projects and content strategy – ensuring that clients and candidates alike are supported and have the resources they need as they start their recruitment journey with us.

Likes: Campervans, good grub, home renovation