Helen Watson

Talent Attraction Consultant

Helen is a long-serving member of the Clayton Legal team with more than 30 years’ experience in legal recruitment. Specialising in the Family and Private Client sectors across the London market, Helen works closely with legal professionals looking to make their next career move, offering honest advice, market insight and practical support throughout the process.

Over the years, Helen has built strong relationships with a wide range of firms including Top 100, boutique, regional and high street practices. She is known for being approachable, straightforward and genuinely invested in helping people find roles that are right for them, rather than simply filling vacancies.

Helen enjoys building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates and is passionate about delivering a personal, supportive recruitment experience backed by decades of industry knowledge and understanding of the legal market.

Likes: Pilates, tennis, travelling

Recruiting for

  • Family Lawyer

    • Gillingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE +...

    Are you an experienced Family Solicitor seeking a role where you can take ownership of

  • Private Client Lawyer (NQ+)

    • Rainham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...

    Our client is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with an excellent local

  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Kingston upon Thames
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    My client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Wills & Probate Lawyer to join their

  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Luton
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 70k per...

    Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a role where your expertise is

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Tenterden
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package...

    Looking for a role where you're properly rewarded, supported, and valued?Our client, a busy and

  • Private Client Solicitor (NQ+)

    • Gravesend
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package...

    Looking for a role where you're properly rewarded, supported, and valued?Our client, a busy and

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Tonbridge
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...

    Looking for a role where you're properly rewarded, supported, and valued?Our client, a busy and

  • Senior Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid...

    Are you a Family Care Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role where you

  • Probate Lawyer

    • Billericay
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & bonus...

    An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Probate or Private Client Lawyer to join

  • Senior Private Wealth Solicitor

    • London Wall
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE

    Our client is a progressive, Legal 500 recognised law firm seeking an experienced Private Wealth

  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Dorking
    • Permanent
    • Excellent AND...

    Our Dorking based client is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to

  • Private Client Senior Solicitor...

    • London
    • Permanent
    • Ex bens, hybrid and...

    Our client is an award-winning, internationally recognised law firm with a reputation for excellence and

  • Family Solicitor

    • Camden
    • Permanent
    • DOE & hybrid

    Are you an experienced Family Lawyer with a passion for Legal Aid work and making

  • Private Family Solicitor

    • Cheam
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE

    If you're an experienced Family Solicitor looking for a firm where you'll be trusted, valued,

  • Private Client (WTP) Lawyer

    • Petersfield
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE +...

    Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for the next step in your career?

  • Family Lawyer

    • Petersfield
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & bonus...

    Our client is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Family Lawyer or Solicitor

  • Private Client Head of Department

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE

    An opportunity has arisen for a senior Private Client lawyer to lead a well-established and

  • Private Client Senior Solicitor

    • Oxted
    • Permanent
    • Excellent incl....

    Our client is an established yet forward-thinking Top 200 law firm with ambitious growth plans

  • Private Client Senior Associate OR...

    • Battersea
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

    A long-established and highly respected London law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Senior

  • Head of Family department –...

    • Battersea
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

    A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Head of Childcare Department

  • Family Solicitor

    • Kingston upon Thames
    • Permanent
    • DOE with negotiable...

    Are you a confident Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career

  • Private Family Solicitor /CILEX

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • DOE

    Are you a Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can genuinely focus on

  • Senior Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...

    Are you a senior Family Solicitor with strong Care and Public Law experience, looking to

  • Family /Care Lawyer

    • Wokingham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...

    Looking to build your Family law career within a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Thame
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

    Our client is a highly regarded, friendly and professional law firm with an excellent reputation

  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Basildon
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid...

    Our client is a Legal 500-ranked law firm with six offices across Essex and a

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • St Albans
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

    St Albans | Hybrid Working | Top-Tier Private Client TeamLooking to step into a market-leading

  • Private Client Solicitor (4-6...

    • Harpenden
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

    Looking to step into a market-leading Private Client role with high-quality work, genuine career progression

  • Private Client Lawyer /Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

    Are you a Private Client Legal Executive or Solicitor looking to join a firm with

  • Senior Private Client Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

    Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a firm with real heritage and

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Loders
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

    Are you ready to take the next step in your Private Client career? Our client,

  • Family Solicitor

    • Peckham
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 70k per...

    Looking for a role where you can take the lead, make a real impact, and

  • Private Client (Tax) Solicitor

    • Chatham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

    Looking for a role where you're properly rewarded, supported, and given real variety in your