Matt Walwyn

Regional Manager

Regional Manager Matt has an extensive 10-year career in recruitment, working across banking and financial services, professional services and IT recruitment before making the move to legal services seven years ago, with himself specialising in the niche area of Law Costs.

Matt has built up an extensive network of legal professionals within the costs market, placing candidates at all levels, from junior to Senior Associates, across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms.

Likes: Football, golf, hitting-the-gym

Recruiting for

  • In-House Barrister

    • Remote
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

Louise Kearns

Managing Director

Louise Kearns is the Managing Director at Clayton Legal, bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive background in both sales and Learning & Development.

Starting her career in sales, Louise honed her ability to build strong client relationships and deeply understand their needs—skills that are fundamental to recruitment success. She then transitioned into Learning & Development, where she focused on empowering individuals, fostering a culture of growth, and driving continuous improvement.

Today, Louise combines these skill sets to lead Clayton Legal, guiding the company toward its success in shaping careers and delivering exceptional service within the UK legal sector. Her dedication to empowering her team and nurturing ongoing growth aligns seamlessly with the company’s vision to be the leading niche legal recruiter and employer of choice.


Likes:
Rugby, gin, helping people achieve their goals

 

Helen Watson

Talent Attraction Consultant

Helen is a long-serving member of the Clayton family with 30 years’ experience in the recruitment sector. As a Talent Attraction Consultant, Helen works with candidates, specifically those within the Family and Private Client sectors, in order to help them navigate their careers and potential next move.

With a vast network of legal clients in the North West, London and South East areas, including Top 100, Regional, High Street and Boutique Firms, Helen has built up a reputation for her honest and supportive approach, going over and above in supporting legal candidates and ensuring they’re presented with the best opportunities in their field of expertise.

Likes: Pilates, tennis, travelling

Recruiting for

  • Family Solicitor

    • Peckham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per...
  • Private Client (Tax) Solicitor

    • Chatham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...
  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Chelmsford
    • Permanent
    • Excellent bens &...
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Redhill
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...
  • Private Client Solicitor (NQ+)

    • Tenterden
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package...
  • Private Client Solicitor (NQ+)

    • Gravesend
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package...
  • Private Client Solicitor (NQ+)

    • Tonbridge
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...
  • Private Family Solicitor

    • Cheam
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Thame
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid
  • Private Client Senior Solicitor...

    • London
    • Permanent
    • Ex bens, hybrid and...
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Loders
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...
  • Senior Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...
  • Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...
  • Senior Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid...
  • Senior Private Wealth Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE
  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Kingston upon Thames
    • Permanent
    • DOE
  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Basildon
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid...
  • Court of Protection Solicitor (6...

    • Tower of London
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • St Albans
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...
  • Private Client Lawyer /Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid
  • Senior Private Client Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

Erin Ross

Recruitment Consultant

Erin Ross joined Clayton Legal in 2021 as an Apprentice, starting her career in business administration. She quickly developed strong organisational and communication skills, which have been key in her transition to her current role as a Recruitment Consultant.

Now focusing on Family and Private Client roles in the Midlands, Erin also brings experience from a variety of other practice areas. She works closely with both legal professionals and law firms across the region, taking the time to understand their specific needs, whether it’s matching candidates to the right roles or supporting firms with their recruitment strategies. Erin is dedicated to sourcing top talent, managing recruitment projects, and providing guidance to candidates as they take the next step in their careers.

Likes: Gym, singing, travelling

Recruiting for

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Stamford
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Kettering
    • Permanent
    • £35k per year
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Alconbury
    • Permanent
    • £55k per year
  • Private Client Senior Associate

    • Peterborough
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year
  • Private Client Senior Solicitor

    • Kettering
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year
  • Private Client Fee Earner

    • Peterborough
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year

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 finance and property. Now Head of Legal Recruitment, specialising in the Residential and Commercial property sector across Yorkshire, London, and the North East, Adam has built up a reputation for going over and above in helping all parties achieve their objectives – whether that’s a conveyancer looking to further their career, or a Law Firm on a path of growth and looking to scale. Feedback for the service Adam provides is second to none, a testament to the joy he finds in finding solutions that can really transform businesses, and lives.

Likes: Football (when my team is winning), adventurous holidays, being a dad (only job better than being a recruiter)

Recruiting for

  • Conveyancer

    • Sheffield
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 45k per year
  • Conveyancing Fee Earner(Multiple...

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Property Lawyer

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 75k per year
  • Fully Remote Conveyancer or...

    • England
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per...
  • Property Lawyer (Hybrid)

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 55k per...
  • Conveyancer

    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Permanent
    • £27k - 40k per year
  • Conveyancer(Multiple Yorkshire...

    • Huddersfield
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Conveyancer /Conveyancing Solicitor

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 75k per year
  • Conveyancer /Conveyancing Solicitor

    • Stockton-on-Tees
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 50k per year
  • Conveyancing Assistant(Various...

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 28k per year
  • Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Residential Property Solicitor

    • Ashford
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Residential Conveyancer

    • Redcar
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year
  • Property Solicitor

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 75k per year
  • Conveyancer Yorkshire

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 50k per year
  • Residential Conveyancing Solicitor...

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 60k per...
  • Conveyancing Assistant

    • York
    • Permanent
    • £26k - 28k per year
  • Property Solicitor

    • Kingston upon Thames
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 60k per year
  • Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year

Justine Forshaw

Managing Consultant

Experienced Managing Consultant, Justine, started her recruitment journey back in 1995 and quickly realised a passion for working within the sector, helping both jobseekers with the next step in their careers as well as businesses looking to bring on new talent as they grow and scale.

With extensive recruitment experience across a number of sectors including commercial, accounts & finance, pharmaceutical, sales, and now legal, Justine specialises in placing candidates at all levels across Private Client and Family throughout the North West and London area alongside Legal Cashiers and Practice Managers.

Likes: Walking her dog, Bobby, going out for food (especially Italian!), and lots of holidays

Recruiting for

  • Family Paralegal

    • Sunderland
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Senior Private Client Solicitor /...

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Formby
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Trainee Solicitor

    • Kirkby Stephen
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Family Paralegal / Fee Earner

    • Rainhill
    • Permanent
    • £24k - 32.5k per...
  • Family Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Court of Protection Paralegal

    • Birkenhead
    • Permanent
    • £24k per year
  • Family Paralegal

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Family Paralegal / NQ

    • Macclesfield
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Family Solicitor

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Client Fee Earner /...

    • St Helens
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Public Family Law Solicitor

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Family Solicitor (NQ+)

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Family Law Associate (HNW)

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Probate Fee Earner / Solicitor

    • Little Neston
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Padiham
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Associate Public Family Law...

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • NQ Family Solicitor

    • Halifax
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Care / Family Solicitor

    • Birkenhead
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Lancashire
    • Permanent
    • Market related

Rosie Stinson

Recruitment Consultant

Rosie brings energy, drive and a genuine love of people to her role in legal recruitment. With a background in Sales and Business Development, she knows how to build strong relationships, spot opportunity and make things happen – all while keeping her fun, friendly and authentic self.

After university, Rosie swapped the UK for Australia, where she built a successful 12-year recruitment career. Along the way, she met her partner and became a proud mum to two boys – proof that she can juggle competing priorities and still deliver results.

Now back in the UK with her family, Rosie returns with sharpened commercial instinct, resilience, and a fresh perspective. Passionate, proactive, and relationship-led, she is committed to connecting legal talent within the Property Law sector, to leading firms in the South East.

Likes: My little family, holidays, a good laugh

Recruiting for

  • Commercial Property Solicitor

    • Colchester
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year
  • Residential Property Solicitor

    • Woking
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Residential Conveyancer (NQ / 1 -2...

    • Cambridge
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Legal Secretary

    • Dartford
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Conveyancing Team Leader

    • London Arena
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year
  • Residential & Commercial...

    • Thame
    • Permanent
    • Market related
  • Legal Secretary

    • Bishop's Stortford
    • Permanent
    • £35k per year