Supporting careers and growing teams in Employment Law – across the UK
For over 25 years, Clayton Legal has made law costs one of our core specialisms; connecting talented professionals with career-defining roles and supporting the long-term growth of leading law firms across the UK. Our deep understanding of this niche legal area is built on years of hands-on experience, specialist focus, and a genuine commitment to the costs community.
Our dedicated costs recruitment team has built strong, trusted relationships with Costs Lawyers, Draftsmen, and Negotiators nationwide. We know that success in this space requires precision, commercial awareness, and the ability to adapt as the landscape continues to shift – particularly with the growing demand for qualified costs professionals.
We’re proud to have sponsored the ACL Costs Conferences in both the North and South for over a decade; a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the law costs profession and a genuine desire to stay close to the issues shaping the sector. Whether you’re a Costs Draftsman, Lawyer, or hiring manager within private practice, our team offers a tailored, knowledgeable service grounded in integrity, professionalism, and a deep network of trusted relationships. We don’t just understand this space, we’re embedded in it.
Typical Roles We Recruit For:
- Costs Draftsman / Law Costs Draftsperson
- Costs Lawyer (all PQE levels)
- Costs Negotiator
- Costs Advocate
- Senior Costs Specialist
- Head of Costs
- Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Paralegal
Our Regional Focus
We recruit nationwide, with key demand across:
- North West: particularly Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire
- North East: including Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Sunderland
- Yorkshire: including Leeds, Sheffield, and surrounding areas
- Midlands: across Birmingham, Nottingham, and Leicester
- London: including the City, surrounding boroughs, and Home Counties