Leanne Byrne

Senior Legal Talent Partner

With a career that’s spanned retail, pharmaceuticals and now legal recruitment, Leanne joined the Clayton Legal team in 2022, bringing with her more than 13 years’ experience in customer service and people management. Passionate, energetic and people-focused, Leanne loves connecting the right people with the right opportunities and firmly believes recruitment should change lives, not just tick boxes.

Specialising in Crime & Regulatory and Immigration Law recruitment across the UK, Leanne works closely with both clients and candidates, focusing on building strong relationships and tailoring her approach to every individual she works with. She is passionate about making sure every placement is the right fit for both sides, helping candidates progress their careers whilst supporting firms in securing the talent they need.

Fast, friendly and fiercely dedicated, Leanne has quickly become a trusted contact within her niche areas across the UK. She is known for her industry knowledge, strategic thinking and the personal, approachable style she brings to every conversation.

When she’s not connecting top legal talent with new opportunities, Leanne enjoys people-watching, going to the gym, travelling, music and spending time with friends and family. She genuinely believes a little energy and positivity can go a long way, especially in recruitment.

Recruiting for

  • Wills & Probate Solicitor

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

    Hybrid working | 2 days in the office | 35-hour week | Competitive salary I'm

  • Family Law Solicitor

    • Lincoln
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

    Lincoln | Full-time | Flexible working optionsAn exciting opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Tamworth
    • Permanent
    • £30k - 55k per year

    Full-time | Hybrid Working | 2 Days WFHAn established and highly regarded law firm in

  • Children Law Lawyer

    • Boston
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 65k per year

    Boston | Full-time | Flexible working optionsAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Children Law Solicitor

  • Wills & Probate Solicitor

    • Stourport-on-Severn
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

    Love Private Client work and building relationships that genuinely matter? This could be a great

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Oswestry
    • Permanent
    • £36k - 50k per year

    Newly qualified or early in your Private Client career and ready to take the next

  • Private Client – Partner

    • Lincoln
    • Permanent
    • £65k - 90k per year

    Been overlooked for promotion? Ready for that next step, but there's nowhere left to go

  • Trusts Lawyer

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

    Love Trusts work? Looking for a team that takes the work seriously but doesn't take

  • Private Client Lawyer

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

    Experienced Private Client Lawyer | Boston, LincolnshireLooking for your next move in Private Client? This

  • Healthcare Regulatory &...

    • London
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 90k per year

    An exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Healthcare Regulatory & Professional Discipline

  • Family Law Fee Earner

    • Kidderminster
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 55k per year

    Family Fee Earner – Divorce & Finance | KidderminsterI’m working with an established law firm

  • Crime Solicitor

    • Telford
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 45k per year

    CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITOR | NQ+ | TELFORDAn established team. A strong reputation. Your next career

  • Private Client – Paralegal

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £25.5k per year

    WILLS & PROBATE PARALEGAL | PRIVATE CLIENT | EXCELLENT BENEFITSEnjoy Private Client work? Ready to

  • NQ Crime Solicitor

    • Leeds
    • Permanent
    • £32k - 35k per year

    CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITOR | LEEDS OR YORK | QUALIFIED SOLICITORSReady for your next move in

  • Family Solicitor

    • Leamington Spa
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 50k per year

    Family Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Family Paralegal – Legal Aid A fantastic opportunity for

  • Criminal Defence Solicitor

    • Margate
    • Permanent
    • £47k per year

    Looking for your next criminal defence opportunity in Kent? An established criminal defence practice is

  • Criminal Defence Solicitor

    • Bromley
    • Permanent
    • £38k per year

    Criminal Defence Solicitor Location: Bromley, South East LondonSalary: Dependent on experienceTake the next step in

  • Associate – Crime &...

    • Barnet
    • Permanent
    • £60k - 100k per...

    ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE - CRIME & REGULATORYAny office location | Regular presence required in

  • Criminal Defence Solicitor / CILEX...

    • King's Lynn
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 45k per year

    Criminal Defence Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer King’s Lynn | NorfolkAn exciting opportunity has arisen for

  • Regulatory & Professional...

    • Islington
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 60k per year

    Regulatory & Professional Discipline Solicitor  Work alongside leaders who lead from the front.I’m working with

  • Head of Motoring Solicitor

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £70k per year

    Head of Motoring Law | Manchester | Hybrid Working An opportunity to take the lead,

  • Private Crime Solicitor

    • City of London
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 100k per...

    Permanent | Flexible & Hybrid WorkingAre you a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the

  • Crime Solicitor

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

    I’m really excited to be partnering with a fantastic North West law firm on a

  • Child Care Solicitor

    • Coventry
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 50k per year

     Children Panel Solicitor | Coventry | Build Something of Your OwnWhat if your next move

  • Trusts & Estates Executive

    • Kidderminster
    • Permanent
    • £28k - 50k per year

    Trusts & Estates Executive | Private Client | Specialist Trusts ExperienceDo you have Trusts experience

  • Regulatory Solicitor

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

    Are you a Criminal Solicitor who’s been thinking about moving into regulatory law?Then this could

  • NQ Crime Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • £35k - 40k per year

    An opportunity worth exploring… Sometimes the best career moves start with a conversation.You may not

  • NQ Criminal Defence Solicitor

    • South London
    • Permanent
    • £42k - 45k per year

    Newly Qualified Criminal Defence SolicitorBuild your name, your courtroom confidence, and your future - from

  • Accredited Police Station...

    • Tottenham
    • Permanent
    • £28k per year

    Confidential Opportunities | Exciting Growth Plans for 2026/2027Ready for your next move in criminal defence?My

  • Crime Solicitor

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

    Crime Solicitors | Accredited Police Station Representatives | Duty SolicitorsA successful year of growth —

  • Crime Solicitor

    • East London
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 55k per year

    Essex & East London | Competitive Salary + Excellent BenefitsReady for your next move in

  • Solicitor – Financial &...

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • Market related

    Financial Crime & Investigations Solicitor Associate | 2–6 years’ PQELooking for your next move in

  • Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £75k per year

    Healthcare Regulatory Solicitors, Associates & Senior AssociatesLocation: North West offices | Hybrid working | Applications

  • Solicitor

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

    Exciting Growth OpportunityI’m working with a really exciting specialist criminal defence firm that’s growing and

  • Family Solicitor

    • Melton Mowbray
    • Permanent
    • £38k per year

    Build Something Brilliant From the Ground Up Leicestershire / Nottinghamshire | Full-time or Part-time |