Justine Forshaw

Senior Legal Talent Partner

Experienced Senior Legal Talent Partner, Justine began her recruitment career in 1995 and quickly realised she had found the right fit. Passionate about working with people, she genuinely enjoys supporting candidates as they take the next step in their careers whilst helping firms find the right individuals to strengthen their teams.

Having previously recruited across a variety of sectors including commercial, accounts & finance and pharmaceutical sales, Justine has since established herself as one of Clayton Legal’s specialists within the legal sector. Her focus is on the Family and Private Client sectors, supporting firms in recruiting at all levels, from qualified solicitors and partners through to Practice Managers and Legal Cashiers. While Justine works with clients and candidates across the UK, she has a particular focus on the North West market.

Alongside her own market specialism, Justine also manages Clayton Legal’s national Family and Private Client team, supporting consultants across the country and helping to ensure clients and candidates alike receive a consistent, knowledgeable and high-quality recruitment service.

Known for her approachable nature, honesty and years of industry experience, Justine is passionate about delivering a supportive and relationship-led approach to legal recruitment.

Likes: Swimming, going to the gym, long walks, eating out (Italian is always a favourite), and holidays!

Recruiting for

  • Private Client Paralegal

    • Chester
    • Permanent
    • £26k per year

    Private Client ParalegalLooking to build your career in Private Client with a firm that will

  • NQ Private Client Solicitor

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year

    NQ Private Client SolicitorLooking for your next step in Private Client? This could be a

  • Care Solicitor

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 65k per year

    Looking for a Care role where you can build your career, have genuine flexibility and

  • Family Paralegal

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £24k per year

    Looking to get your career in Family Law off the ground? This could be the

  • Family Paralegal

    • Birkenhead
    • Permanent
    • £24k per year

    Are you a Law Graduate looking to kick-start your career in Family Law?A leading law

  • Family Paralegal / Trainee Legal...

    • Crosby
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 27k per year

    Looking for your next move in Family Law?I am working with a leading Merseyside based

  • Legal Administrator

    • Salford
    • Permanent
    • £26k - 27k per year

    I am working with a leading law firm in Salford who are looking to recruit

  • Court of Protection Administrator

    • Wallasey
    • Permanent
    • £24,479 per year

    Court of Protection, Personal Injury or Legal Secretary experience? This could be a great next

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Sale
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year

    Experienced in Private Client and ready for something a little different?If you are looking for

  • Private Client Paralegal

    • Carlisle
    • Permanent
    • £25k per year

    Looking to build your career in Private Client? Here's an opportunity to join a long-established

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Wigan
    • Permanent
    • £35k per year

    Looking for your next move in Private Client? Want to take ownership of your own

  • Probate Fee Earner / Solicitor

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year

    Are you a Probate Solicitor or Fee Earner with 3+ years' experience looking for a

  • Private Client Solicitor / Legal...

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year

    If you're a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for a role where you'll

  • Private Client Fee Earner / Senior...

    • Southport
    • Permanent
    • £27k - 40k per year

    Due to an increase in work, we're working with our client to find a Private

  • Childcare Solicitor

    • Dukinfield
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 60k per year

    A well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a Senior Solicitor to join its dedicated

  • Private Family Solicitor

    • Bolton
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    I am working with an expanding law firm in Bolton that is looking to recruit

  • Private Client Legal Secretary

    • Northwich
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 28k per year

    Looking for a legal secretarial role where your skills, personality and organisation really make a

  • Court of Protection Solicitor

    • Wigan
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 60k per year

    Looking for your next move in Court of Protection?   Want to focus on financial and

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Stretford
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year

    Are you a qualified Private Client Solicitor looking for a role where you can work

  • Family Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 45k per year

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor with at least 3 years'

  • Family Solicitor

    • Dukinfield
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    A well-established family law team is looking to bring in a Solicitor level candidate to

  • Court of Protection Solicitor

    • Ashton-under-Lyne
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    An established law firm in Greater Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or

  • PA / Legal Secretary (Court of...

    • Salford
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced PA / Legal Secretary to join a

  • Family Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year

    An opportunity has arisen for Family Solicitors at different stages of their careers to join

  • Care Paralegal / Fee Earner

    • St Helens
    • Permanent
    • £25k - 34k per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Paralegal or Family Fee Earner

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 60k per year

    Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge where you can

  • Family Solicitor

    • Stockport
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 55k per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to join

  • Childcare Solicitor

    • Warrington
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 50k per year

    Are you a Care Solicitor looking for your next move? Two opportunities are available

  • Senior Family Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year

    A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join a growing