Clayton Legal

Clayton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with offices in Preston and Manchester and a nationwide reach. For nearly 30 years, it has helped law firms recruit legal professionals, building long-standing relationships grounded in trust and knowledge of the legal market. Its clients include Legal 500 and Top 200 firms, regional practices and boutique firms. Recruitment consultants work to understand each organisation’s practice areas, culture and ambitions, then identify candidates suited to both the role and the team.

For candidates, Clayton Legal provides guidance on legal career opportunities, salary expectations, hiring trends and differences between employers. Its job listings cover a wide range of specialisms, including clinical negligence, commercial property, corporate and commercial law, criminal law, employment, family, immigration, litigation, personal injury, private client, public law, real estate, regulatory work and residential property. The agency also recruits for legal support, compliance, costs and legal cashier roles, as well as positions within Clayton Legal itself.