Chris Orrell

Legal Talent Partner

Legal Talent Partner, Chris joined Clayton Legal in 2022 following a successful career in law, with previous experience as a Paralegal, Fee Earner and Department Head specialising in the Personal Injury sector across both high street and Top 100 firms.

His hands-on legal background gives Chris a genuine understanding of the pressures, challenges and career paths within the sector, which he now brings into his recruitment role supporting legal professionals across the UK, with a particular focus on the North. Chris works closely with firms and candidates across areas including Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Housing Disrepair and Catastrophic Injury, helping businesses secure specialist legal talent whilst supporting candidates in making informed and confident career moves.

Known for his approachable nature and straight-talking style, Chris enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to understand what people are really looking for from their next move and ensuring the right long-term fit for both sides.

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

Recruiting for

  • PI Fee Earner

    • Scunthorpe
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    I'm Hiring! Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer / ParalegalI'm currently recruiting

  • Personal Injury Solicitor / CILEX

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Personal Injury Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - 3+ PQELocation: NottinghamDepartment: Personal InjuryExperience: 3+ years

  • Personal Injury Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Personal Injury SolicitorLocation: ShrewsburyDepartment: Personal InjuryRole: Personal Injury SolicitorExperience: Qualified Solicitor with claimant personal injury

  • Grade B Fee Earner

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Grade B Fee Earner - Serious InjuryFully Remote | £40,000-£50,000 per annumWe are recruiting for

  • Clinical Negligence Fee Earner

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Clinical Negligence Fee EarnerLocation: LiverpoolWorking pattern: Hybrid / Flexible workingSalary: Competitive, depending on experienceAbout the

  • Complex Recoveries Legal Advisor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 40k per year

    Complex Recoveries Legal AdvisorLocation: LiverpoolWorking pattern: HybridJoin our growing Complex Recoveries teamDue to continued growth,

  • Associate – Serious Injury

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • doe

        Associate – Serious Injury | High-Value Catastrophic Injury | £60,000–£90,000 + Excellent BenefitsLooking

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Oldham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Clinical Negligence SolicitorJoin a growing and ambitious firm with an excellent reputationMy client is seeking

  • Debt Manager

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Debts Manager | LegalI'm currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Debts Manager

  • ELPL Litigator

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • £27k - 37.5k per...

    Personal Injury ExecutiveHybrid workingLooking for your next move in Personal Injury?I'm currently recruiting for an

  • CICA Solicitor

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    Solicitor - Abuse Compensation DepartmentLocation: Yorkshire, with hybrid working availableHours: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable depending on experience

  • Personal Injury Solicitor

    • Windsor
    • Permanent
    • £55k per year

    Grade A Personal Injury SolicitorLocation: Eton, with occasional travel to other officesHours: 35 hours per

  • Housing Disrepair Litigator

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Civil Litigation Executive / Litigator – Housing DisrepairLiverpool | £35,000 + Uncapped BonusTake ownership. Develop