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With over 23 year’s experience, we like to think we know a thing or two about hiring within the legal sector, and know first hand that it is often complex, challenging, and time-consuming.

Demand for legal professionals across many practice areas continues to grow amidst market conditions that make the hiring of those individuals more arduous, and the resulting competitive landscape can be hard to navigate.

That’s where we can help.

Our recruitment consultants are regional and sector specialists and work incredibly hard to understand your exact requirements and the specifics of what (and whom) you are looking for with your next hire. Leaving no stone unturned, we work on a consultative basis to review your hiring strategy and offer pragmatic advice and guidance in order to meet your objectives.

You can also be sure of an honest, professional service from us too – no hidden surprises, no false claims, no unrealistic expectations. We won’t waste your time with non-specific candidates, we’ll never breach your confidentiality, we won’t leave you waiting for feedback and we won’t let you down.

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We specialise in all areas of Private Client and Commercial Law from Partner level, Associate, Solicitor and Unqualified fee earners to Paralegal in addition to specialist skills within a Legal Practice including:

Property – residential, commercial, estate
Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Company/Commercial
Employment Law
Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
Private Client including Family Law, Trusts, Wills & Probate
Compliance and Regulatory Law
Banking
Cost Lawyers
Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Legal Secretarial
Business Support Roles – Marketing, Finance, HR, Legal IT

A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE

At Clayton Legal we provide a thorough and comprehensive recruitment service to every specialism within the legal sector, from full time Solicitor and Fee-Earner positions to Locums. Just let us know where your talent gaps lie and who it is you’re looking to find; our specialist team of expert consultants will take care of the rest.
INSIGHT THAT ADDS VALUE

Our recruitment capabilities stretch far beyond candidate searches – we provide research and information on latest market trends from our own surveys and white papers to inform you at every stage of the recruitment process to help inform everything from remuneration packages to ways to retain (as well as attract) talent.
A REGIONAL FOCUS (ON A NATIONAL SCALE)

We provide legal recruitment solutions for every area of the UK from Inverness to Plymouth and all that’s in-between. Though the area we cover is broad, the service we provide for our clients is assuredly focused, and as such, have a long-recognised reputation for service excellence, honesty and professionalism in how we do business.

    
 
 
        
   Arthur Lee 
 2024-04-06
 
 
  Tracy was very professional, and managed to find me a suitable role at a great firm that I am at now. Great communicator, and very proactive. I'd advise that you know what type of role and environment you are looking for and Tracy will move heaven and Earth to make it happen for you.
  
 
       
   Shannon Walton 
 2024-03-27
 
 
  My case handler was Leanne at Clayton Legal, as much as the references took a while to come back (out of her control) Leanne did everything she could to ensure I was confident enough to get the role I’ve always rooted far - she made this happen! Thank you so much Leanne, words will never contain how thankful I always will be of your help.
  
 
       
   Dawn Jones 
 2024-03-24
 
 
  Tracy was fantastic all through the process of getting a new job. She chased up to get feedback and was supportive all through including when I started my new job checking in that everything was going well and if I needed any help. Would recommend Clayton Legal to anyone looking for a new job.
  
 
       
   Jemma Pye 
 2024-03-21
 
 
  Justine helped me with my search and I'm pleased to say at my first week in my new role I have fit in perfect. Such a lovely helpful lady! She always kept me updated and always on hand when I needed something.

Brilliant!
  
 
       
   Genevieve N 
 2024-03-21
 
 
  Clayton Legal and particularly, Justine Forshaw have been fantastic throughout the process.
Justine is both professional and supportive and really goes the extra mile to make sure she secures the perfect role.
Thank you for all your help Justine 😊
  
 
       
   Ben Jordan 
 2024-03-19
 
 
  Tracy made other recruitment agencies look extremely average. When I lost my job Tracy was amazing with daily calls with new jobs she has found. She was extremely proactive and managed to get me a job within 2 weeks. Thank you so much 😁
  
 
       
   Jessica Street 
 2024-03-19
 
 
  Leanne has been absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much 😊
  
 
       
   Jenny Courtney 
 2024-03-19
 
 
  Highly recommend Justine Forshaw at Clayton Legal! she was incredibly helpful and professional throughout, nothing was too much trouble if i had any extra questions or help with anything she was straight on it and always very quick to reply to any emails. The amazing service did not stop there, once i had secured my new position Justine emailed me on several occasions over the first few weeks of my new role and asked how i was getting on, which i did not expect at all. If your looking for help to secure a new role thats suited to you then definitely go through Clayton Legal. Thanks again for all your help Justine!!
Jenny
  
 
       
   Nicole Lagadu 
 2024-03-18
 
 
  Very friendly, responsive and helpful.
Secured a great new role for me.
Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Jennifer James 
 2024-03-07
 
 
  Adam Dell'Armi was great, really friendly and helpful. Would defo recommend to anyone looking to get into a new role
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 63 reviews

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If you’re looking for the next hire for your Firm, you’re in the right place.

Once we have reviewed your documentation and/or notes, one of our recruitment consultants who specialise in your practice area and region will be in touch to discuss your requirements in more detail, any legal professionals we already think would be a good fit, as well as those all important next steps and what you can expect from us.

SALARY SURVEY & LEGAL MARKET REPORT 2024

Our latest Salary Survey and Legal Market Report is here! Packed with insight on remuneration across different regions and practice areas, as well as a deep dive on benefits packages, bonuses, the anticipated movement of talent in the coming year and much more.

Click the link below to download our comprehensive report:

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Focused time to take a full and detailed brief to not only understand the role you need to fill, but your business, your culture and the exact individual you’re looking for over and above skill set and experience
Support at short notice – we can fill gaps immediately if required, even if that is on a temporary basis
Thorough screening, sifting and shortlisting to save you time; endeavouring to get back to you on your instruction within 24 hours
The ability to get your roles in front of the right candidates – advertising on all leading jobs boards within the market, as well as to our active (and engaged) database
A recruitment partner that offers a truly consultative service around your vacancy, the market and general trends in hiring
Full management of every stage of the process for you – from the search to the interview, the offer to the placement, we’ll guide you every step of the way
Transparent, clear and constant communication on where things are up to, available when you need us
A recruitment partner that sticks around when the job is done – we provide a comprehensive aftercare service, keeping in touch long after the probation period ends

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