Mike is an experienced recruitment professional with a strong background in legal talent attraction and compliance-led sectors.
Before joining Clayton Legal, he worked in regulated recruitment environments, supporting clients and candidates within compliance-focused industries. That experience sharpened his attention to detail and gave him a clear understanding of regulatory standards – something that translates naturally into legal hiring.
At Clayton, Mike supports candidate engagement and talent attraction, working closely with our recruiters to ensure attorneys feel well-informed and properly represented. He understands that early conversations matter, and that building trust from the outset sets the tone for the entire hiring journey.
Mike believes recruitment should feel professional but straightforward. He values honest conversations, clear expectations and helping legal professionals make decisions with confidence and clarity.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Clayton Legal. Mike secured an interview for me within days and was professional but also friendly and personable. His telephone manner is amazing - he made me feel at ease right away. Mike and Clayton Legal are phenomenal... if you are looking for a job contact this company! Really well done.
Legal Secretary, Manchester
Mike gave me advice and aided my interview preparation to secure my graduate job. I am very thankful for his help and believe this is the reason I got such good feedback from my interview due to the conversations we had prior to make sure I was ready. Mike was very responsive and knowledgeable, and I am very likely to recommend him to other legal professionals looking for a new legal role.
Paralegal, Liverpool
Mike was excellent throughout and really supported me through the interview and application process. Mike at Clayton Legal matched me with an amazing opportunity and really prepared me for the interview. I was very satisfied with the whole process and would recommend Clayton Legal to other people seeking a new legal role.
Paralegal, Chester
Michael was very supportive and super-friendly. He was very approachable and kept me up to date with my application process as well as checking in with me before my interview to see how I felt and if I needed help with anything. I really appreciated this. I found Clayton Legal to be very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable and they are extremely reliable. Thanks to them I can now begin my legal career!
