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The legal job market has changed significantly in the last two years. Social media and our connected world mean that both law firms and the legal talent they seek to attract, want and expect more. A positive customer experience in today’s legal recruitment landscape is critical.
Time pressed leaders and busy legal professional’s want the advice, support and exceptional service of specialist legal recruiters, and this is where Clayton Legal excel.
Clayton Legal have been recruiting on behalf of Law firms across the UK since 1999 placing upwards of 5000 Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff into exciting new careers.
Our 20-year record of success has enabled us to develop trusted relationships with many of the UKs law firms including; the Legal 500, Top 200 and smaller and independent regional law firms. We work in partnership with all our customers to deliver on both career expectations and business drivers.
We recruit at all levels within a law firm and in-house legal departments including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegal, and legal support staff and in house a range of senior and more junior General Counsel roles.
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
The North West
Yorkshire/Humberside and Scotland
The West and East Midlands
London and the Home Counties
The South West
We specialise in all areas of private client and commercial law from Partner level, Associate, Solicitor and Unqualified fee earners to Para legal in addition to specialist skills within a Legal Practice including:
Property Law Residential, Commercial and Real Estate
Litigation, Civil and commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Company /Commercial
Employment Law
Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence.
Private client including Family law, will trust, Probate
Compliance and Regulatory Law
Banking
Cost Lawyers
Practice Management /Legal Cashiers
Legal Secretarial
Marketing
Human resources
Legal IT
Our 20-year experience and record of success means we are able to give you access to the latest Legal vacancies within your specific sector and specialism we also give you access to:
Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact
Up to date salary and market information in your sector
Regular market information including salary data and reports
Assistance with offer management
Access to a range of resources to assist in your next legal career move
Access to our mobile app (Download Clayton Legal)
If you want to take your legal career to the next level partner with the team here at Clayton Legal, your trusted legal recruitment expert, with a 20-year success record in the legal recruitment market.
Criminal Defence Solicitor | Cheltenham Our client, one of the largest criminal defence legal practices in the UK are seeking to appoint a skilled and knowledge Criminal Defence Solicitor to join their busy team in their Cheltenham office on a full time / part time or locum basis. The successful Criminal Defence Solicitor will be 1 - 5 years PQE with extensive experience handling a busy and va...
Conveyancing Legal Assistant | Bristol / Knightsbridge Our client, an award winning, multi-disciplined legal practice are seeking to appoint an ambitious Legal Assistant to join their expanding and busy Conveyancing department based in either their Bristol or Knightsbridge office. The successful Legal Assistant will have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a Residential Conveyancing d...
Childcare Lawyer | Plymouth Our client, a long established and reputable legal practice situated in Plymouth are seeking to recruit an experienced Childcare Lawyer / CILEX / Solicitor to join their expanding and busy team on a permanent basis. The ideal Childcare Lawyer will have extensive knowledge and experience of handling a busy childcare caseload from inception to completion with limited ...
Family Solicitor role | Worcester My client, an excellent Legal 500 Private Practice Law firm are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor to join their offices in Worcester due to expansion. The Role: The successful Family Solicitor will be able to run a case load of Family matters which can include both Private and Legal Aid. The majority of the caseload will include but may ...
A fantastic firm are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join their busy department at their firm in East Staffordshire. The Role: The successful Commercial Property Legal Secretary will provide support to solicitors and fee earners with typical duties including but not limited to typing, land registry searches, completing forms and liaising with clients. Requirements...
A well-established firm located in East Staffordshire are seeking to appoint a Family Legal Secretary due to expansion. The Role: The successful Family Legal Secretary will provide support to Family Fee Earner's and Solicitors at different stages of their caseload, with typical duties including but not limited to typing, completing legal forms, court bundles and liaising with clients. Requirem...
Legal Cashier | Tyne & Wear | Salary based on Experience For over 140 years my client has been meeting the legal needs of clients throughout the North East and beyond, often they represent generations of the same family. They offer a wide range of services to both personal and business clients and their leadership team have accumulated over 100 years of legal experience between them. Role ...
Consultant Solicitor | Criminal Defence | Fee Share Basis | Manchester My client is a leading Law Practice in Greater Manchester, they have over 35 years' experience in providing specialist legal advice to individuals and businesses alike. The Role To manage a caseload of various Criminal Defence files, the types of files you will encounter will include but not limited to; Serious Crime Assaul...
Employment Solicitor | 1-3 PQE | £45,000 - £52,000 | Legal 500 The Firm: A top 200 well respected law firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor to join the team at their Manchester office, the firm is heavily invested in looking after its employees and has a modern feel yet traditional values. Duties & Responsibilities The Ideal Employment Solicitor will be able to deal with both Content...
Solicitor | Employment & Pensions| 3 Yrs. + | Liverpool My Client is one of the biggest Law Practices with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2019 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, they are immensely proud of the work they carry out for their clients and the culture they provide to their pe...
Associate | Corporate Law| 3 Yrs. + | Liverpool My Client is one of the biggest Law Practices with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2019 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, they are immensely proud of the work they carry out for their clients and the culture they provide to their people. The De...
Employment Solicitor | 2-4 PQE | Up to £35,000 | West Yorkshire The Firm: My Client is a nationally recognised practice for their dedication to the outstanding provision of legal services to Trade Unions, their members, and private individuals, they pride themselves on combining legal expertise with Duties & Responsibilities This is a rare opportunity to work in an exclusively Claimant-foc...
Commercial Property Paralegal | Leeds | Salary Negotiable My Client is a leading law firm who are award winning and Law Society accredited, and they have a solid history and grounding in Yorkshire. They are an ambitious firm with high standards in terms of Client Care. They are now seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property paralegal The Role As a Commercial Property paralegal will ...
Solicitor - Corporate / Commercial Location - Negotiable Salary - Based on experience My client a long established Law practice serving the legal needs of business from across the Hull and Yorkshire region for over 100 years. Summary My Client are seeking technically sound candidates with experience of advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including asset and business sales,...
Criminal Defence - Duty Accredited | Merseyside | Salary Negotiable My Client are a dynamic and highly specialised law practice based in Merseyside, they are leaders in their chosen field and represent their clients across both England and Wales. Summary My Client are seeking technically astute candidates with experience of advising on a range of Criminal matters as well advocating in Magistra...