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Private Client Legal Recruitment

Private client teams require technical depth alongside strong interpersonal skills. We recruit across wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and Court of Protection matters for firms of varying sizes and reputations.

Our understanding of succession planning within private client departments enables us to support strategic hires, from junior solicitors to experienced partners looking to develop or transition their client base.

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Client Feedback

“We were looking for an experienced fee earner who had managed their own case file to join our business - with the view to moving our business forward. Clayton Legal listened to what we were looking for, kept us updated and were really pleasant and helpful; finding us the perfect candidate for the role. Clayton Legal are professional and get results.”

Practice Manager, Cambridge
“I required assistance with the recruitment of a Costs Draftsman and the role was heavily time pressured. Clayton Legal were very quick with responses and all feedback was clearly communicated. Clayton Legal have been excellent in supporting our recruitment needs for quite a few years now and they have never failed to deliver professional advice and assistance.”

HR Manager
“Legal recruitment agency Clayton Legal absolutely understood our requirements and I was impressed with the speed that our request was dealt with in our search for a Conveyancing Solicitor. Communication from the team at Clayton was first class, as was the shortlist of suitable candidates supplied. The service we received throughout was excellent - the Consultant we worked with was friendly, approachable and is an asset to you.”

Practice Manager

Meet the Private Client Legal Team

Louise Kearns

Managing Director

Louise is the Managing Director of Clayton Legal, and began her career in sales, where she quickly learned that strong relationships,...

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Matt Walwyn

Business Manager

Business Manager Matt has enjoyed an extensive 13 year career in recruitment to date, working across banking and financial services,...

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Adam Dell’Armi

Head of Legal Recruitment

Adam is a passionate and driven recruitment professional who joined the Clayton team in 2021 after a successful career in...

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Chris Eastwood

Business Manager

With over 20 years’ experience as a specialist legal recruiter. Chris focuses exclusively on Risk & Compliance and Employment appointments...

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Rebecca Davies

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Rebecca specialises in property recruitment across the residential, commercial and real estate sectors, with a particular focus on the Merseyside...

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Leanne Byrne

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With a career that’s spanned retail, pharmaceuticals and now legal recruitment, Leanne joined the Clayton Legal team in 2022, bringing...

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