Leanne Byrne

Legal Talent Business Manager

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

  • Crime Solicitor

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

    Another opportunity to join one of Greater Manchester's leading Criminal Defence teams!Following a successful recruitment

  • Family Solicitor

    • Melton Mowbray
    • Permanent
    • £38k - 50k per year

    Ready for something more than just another Family Law role? What about helping to build

  • Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

    • Liverpool
    • Permanent
    • £75k per year

    Fancy building your career in Healthcare Regulatory law? There could be more than one opportunity

  • Crime Solicitor

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

    Three new opportunities. A growing specialist criminal defence firm. The chance to be part of

  • Crime Solicitor

    • Burnley
    • Permanent
    • £38k - 50k per year

    North West | £30,000 - £50,000 DOEAre you an NQ or recently qualified Solicitor looking

  • Private Client Senior Paralegal

    • Nottingham
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 55k per year

    An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm within

  • Family Solicitor

    • Newark-on-Trent
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 55k per year

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and

  • Private Client Lawyer

    • Birmingham
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 75k per year

    Looking for a Private Client role where you can work on quality matters, build your

  • Family Solicitor

    • Kidderminster
    • Permanent
    • £40k per year

    Are you a Family Solicitor looking for your next move? Perhaps you're keen to join

  • Senior Inquest Advocacy Solicitor

    • Manchester
    • Permanent
    • £45k - 75k per year

    I'm working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to expand its

  • Court of Protection Solicitor

    • Shrewsbury
    • Permanent
    • £40k - 55k per year

    Interested in Court of Protection work and keen to build your expertise in a growing,

  • Private Client Solicitor

    • Corby
    • Permanent
    • £50k - 60k per year

    Love Private Client law, but fancy something beyond just managing a caseload?What if your next

  • Private Client Solicitor /Legal...

    • Kettering
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 71k per year

    Experienced in Private Client and ready for a role where you can make a real

  • Childcare Solicitor

    • Leicester
    • Permanent
    • £55k - 65k per year

    Experienced Childcare Solicitors — Can I tempt you with a new opportunity?I’m working with a

  • Legal Assistant

    • Walsall
    • Permanent
    • £25k per year

    Legal Secretary looking for your next move? You don’t need to have worked in Childcare

  • 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

    Passionate about Family Legal Aid? Looking for a role where you can make a real

  • 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,

  • Crime Solicitor

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

    Are you a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career

  • 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 - 45k per year

    Criminal Duty Solicitor | Remote Working | Full or Part-Time A criminal law opportunity that