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

  • Associate – Serious Injury

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • doe

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

  • Litigation RTA Legal Executive

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £37k per year

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

  • Housing Disrepair Litigator

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Housing Disrepair LitigatorTake ownership. Shape strategy. Make a difference.My clients is looking for an experienced

  • Housing Disrepair Pre Litigation

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Housing Disrepair Pre-Litigation Fee EarnerJoin a thriving team and make a real difference to clientsWe're

  • Litgiation Secretary

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Litigation SecretaryLocation: SouthportFull-time | Office-basedMy client is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised

  • Defendant Motor Solicitor

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Solicitor - Defendant MotorAbout the RoleMy client is seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor to

  • Serious Injury Fee Earner

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Litigation Solicitor

    • Loughborough
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Oldham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Civil Litigation Solicitor

    • Leicester
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Civil Litigation Solicitor (3-5 PQE)Join A Growing Civil Litigation TeamAre you an ambitious and commercially

  • Associate – Property...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor /...

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

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

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Clinical Negligence SolicitorWarrington, Cheshire | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Take the next step in your

  • Serious Injury Fee Earner /...

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • EL PL Fee Earner

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £32k - 40k per year

    Personal Injury Fee Earner - EL/PLAre you an experienced Personal Injury professional looking for your