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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Personal Injury Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • Personal Injury Solicitor / CILEX

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £45k per year

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

  • 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

  • Housing Disrepair Litigator

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • DOE

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

  • 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