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

  • Personal Injury Solicitor

    • Brighton
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

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

  • Litgiation Secretary

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Serious Injury Fee Earner

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Defendant Motor Solicitor

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • PI Solicitor

    • Reading
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Clinical Negligence Solicitor

    • Windsor
    • Permanent
    • £60k per year

    Clinical Negligence Solicitor (1–5 Years PQE) | High-Quality Claimant Work | Excellent Career DevelopmentLooking for

  • Litigation Paralegal

    • Chester
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Litigation Paralegal - 1+ Years' ExperienceLocation: ChesterEmployment Type: Full TimeDepartment: Dispute ResolutionThe OpportunityAre you an

  • EL / PL Personal Injury Executive

    • Wakefield
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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