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 Solicitor

    • Camden
    • Permanent
    • DOE & hybrid

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

  • 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 Senior Solicitor...

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

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

  • Family Solicitor Jobs – Kent...

    • Gravesend
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE

    Are you an experienced Private Family Solicitor looking for your next opportunity in Kent? Do

  • Private Client Legal Secretary ...

    • Gravesend
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 28k per...

    Are you an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity with a

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Tonbridge
    • Permanent
    • Excellent DOE &...

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

  • 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

  • Family Lawyer

    • Petersfield
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & bonus...

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

  • Senior Private Client Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

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

  • 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 Client (Tax) Solicitor

    • Chatham
    • Permanent
    • Excellent package &...

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

  • Private Client Lawyer /Solicitor

    • Sevenoaks
    • Permanent
    • Excellent & hybrid

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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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