Chris Orrell

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant, 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

  • EL / PL Personal Injury Executive

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Personal Injury Executive - EL/PL ClaimsYorkshire / Hybrid | Full-timeAre you an experienced Personal Injury

  • Serious Injury Fee Earner /...

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Serious Injury Fee Earner/Solicitor - RTA (Claimant) - GradeCAre you an experienced Personal Injury professional

  • Associate – Property...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Associate - Property LitigationA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to

  • Junior Fee Earner – Abuse /...

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • £30k per year

    Junior Fee Earner - Abuse Compensation DepartmentLocation: DewsburyHours: Full-TimeSalary: NegotiableHybrid Working AvailableBuild a Career That

  • Personal Injury Solicitor

    • Brighton
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

    Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) | Brighton & Hove | Hybrid | Catastrophic Injury Exposure

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor /...

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

     Clinical Negligence Fee Earner | Coventry | Hybrid Working | Bonus SchemeAre you looking for

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Middleton
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Clinical Negligence Solicitor | Greater Manchester | High-Quality Claimant Work | Excellent BenefitsLooking for a

  • Property Litigation Solicitor

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Property Litigation Solicitor (2-5 PQE)Location: Birmingham (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)Full-TimeWe are seeking a talented and driven

  • Property Litigation Solicitor

    • Banbury
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Property Litigation Solicitor | Hybrid / Flexible Working | High-Quality Disputes Looking for a Property

  • Associate – Serious Injury

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • doe

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

  • Litigation Solicitor

    • Loughborough
    • Permanent
    • DOE

      Litigation Solicitor | Property Litigation & Contentious Probate | Diverse Caseload | Excellent Career

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Manchester City...
    • Permanent
    • DOE

       Medical Negligence Solicitor (Grade A, B or C) | Manchester | Award-Winning Claimant FirmLooking

  • Litigation RTA Legal Executive

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £37k per year

     Fast Track RTA Litigator / Litigation Executive | Leeds | Hybrid Working | Leading National

  • Civil Litigation Solicitor

    • Gravesend
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

    Civil Litigation SolicitorGravesend or Maidstone | Competitive Salary (DOE) | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pmWhy Apply?  Competitive salary

  • Serious Injury Fee Earner

    • Stretford
    • Permanent
    • £50k per year

    Serious Injury Fee Earner / NQ Solicitor | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Bonus

  • PI Solicitor

    • Reading
    • Permanent
    • £65k per year

    Personal Injury Solicitor (3–5 Years PQE) | Serious Injury & Multi-Track | Excellent Career DevelopmentAre