Clarke Legal Specialists

24/09/2026

There’s a big difference between being given a senior title and actually being given the opportunity to lead.

I’m recruiting for a Deputy Head of Department in Manchester, working within Financial Mis-Selling.

This is for an experienced solicitor who wants genuine responsibility, influence and the opportunity to help shape a growing department.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Department, supporting Team Leaders and fee earners while playing a key role in the continued growth of the team.

Manchester
Hybrid working
From £70,000
Senior leadership opportunity

You may already be operating at this level, or you might be an experienced solicitor/team leader who feels ready for that next step.

Either way, I’m happy to have a confidential conversation.

Peter Clarke
Clarke Legal Specialists
[email protected]

24/09/2026

Some solicitors want to stay purely on the files.

Others reach a point where they’re ready for more.

I’m recruiting for a Housing Disrepair Team Leader in Liverpool, and this could suit someone already managing a team or an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor who feels ready to make that first move into leadership.

You’ll be joining a strong, experienced team with an outstanding Operations Manager already in place.

The support is there.
The team is there.
They now need the right person to come in and help lead it.

Qualified Solicitor
From £55,000
Lucrative bonus structure
Hybrid working
Genuine flexibility around start times 7am through to 10am
Clear opportunity to develop within management

If you’ve spent several years in Housing Disrepair and keep thinking your next move needs to be a step forward rather than just another solicitor role, this could be worth a conversation.

Confidential enquiries welcome.

Peter Clarke
Clarke Legal Specialists

[email protected]

07/08/2026

Most advocates don't leave because of money.

They leave because they spend more time preparing cases than they do standing up and arguing them.

If you're a Barrister wondering whether Chambers is still right for you...

Or you're a Solicitor with Higher Rights who's tired of advocacy being squeezed between fee earning...

I'd like to speak with you.

I've been instructed on a genuinely different opportunity.

An in-house advocacy team working on complex FCA litigation, where your advocacy skills are the reason you're being hired—not an add-on to your day job.

▪ Permanent position
▪ Manchester (Hybrid)
▪ Salary completely open
▪ Appeals and complex litigation
▪ Higher Rights Solicitors and Barristers encouraged

No gimmicks.

No unrealistic salary band.

No "must have 10 years' PQE."

Just an opportunity to do more of the work you actually qualified to do.

If that resonates, my inbox is open.

📩 [email protected]

24/06/2026

At Clarke Legal Specialists, we are currently recruiting for a number of exciting opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn:

​📌 LIVE OPPORTUNITIES

​💼 In-House Advocates – Manchester (Hybrid) – £50,000 to £80,000+

​💼 Deputy Head of Housing Disrepair – Blackburn – £75,000 to £85,000 (Qualified Solicitor Required)

​💼 HDR Breach Solicitors – Manchester / Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £60,000

​💼 Clinical Negligence Solicitors – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £60,000

​💼 Solicitor Team Leaders – Manchester (Hybrid) – £50,000 to £60,000

​💼 Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors – Manchester (Hybrid) – Up to £55,000

​💼 Debt Recovery Solicitors – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £55,000

​💼 NQ Solicitors / Solicitors Seeking Retraining into Finance Litigation – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £40,000 to £45,000

​💼 Action Against the Police Fee Earner – Liverpool – £32,000 to £35,000

​💼 Personal Injury Fee Earner – Liverpool – Up to £35,000

​💼 Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Litigator (PI & Credit Hire) – Ellesmere Port – £25,000 to £50,000 DOE (Hybrid, Bonus, On-site parking)

​💼 Senior Paralegals – Manchester – £32,000 to £35,000

​💼 Paralegals – Manchester (Hybrid) – £28,000 to £31,000

​💼 Debt Recovery Paralegals – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £28,000 to £30,000

​📥 How to Apply:

For a confidential discussion regarding any of the above opportunities, feel free to send me a direct message or apply by email to:
​📧 [email protected]

15/06/2026

🔍 Job Hunting This Monday?

If you're a Solicitor, Paralegal, Team Leader, or considering a move into a new legal specialism, now could be the perfect time to explore your options.

At Clarke Legal Specialists, we're currently recruiting for a number of exciting opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, and Blackburn:

📌 HDR Breach Solicitors – Manchester / Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £60,000

📌 Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors – Manchester (Hybrid) – Up to £55,000

📌 Debt Recovery Solicitors – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £55,000

📌 NQ Solicitors / Solicitors Seeking Retraining into Finance Litigation – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £40,000 to £45,000

📌 Clinical Negligence Solicitors – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £45,000 to £60,000

📌 Solicitor Team Leaders – Manchester (Hybrid) – £50,000 to £60,000

📌 Deputy Head of Housing Disrepair – Blackburn – £75,000 to £85,000 (Qualified Solicitor Required)

📌 Paralegals – Manchester (Hybrid) – £28,000 to £31,000

📌 Senior Paralegals – Manchester – £32,000 to £35,000

📌 Debt Recovery Paralegals – Liverpool (Hybrid) – £28,000 to £30,000

The legal market remains active, and we're seeing firms continue to invest in quality talent across litigation, financial claims, housing disrepair, clinical negligence, and debt recovery.

Which legal practice area do you believe will see the highest demand over the next 12 months?

Comment below with your thoughts.

For a confidential discussion regarding any of the above opportunities, feel free to send me a direct message or apply by email to

[email protected]

15/06/2026

Two new legal vacancies have just landed on my desk this morning.

📍 Liverpool – Personal Injury Fee Earner
💷 Up to £35,000
⚖️ Established law firm with a significant influx of new files and a need for someone who can get up to speed quickly.

📍 Ellesmere Port – Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Litigator
💷 £25,000 - £50,000 DOE
⚖️ Personal Injury & Credit Hire
✅ Hybrid working available
✅ Bonus scheme
✅ Parking on site

I'm particularly keen to speak with candidates who have experience handling their own caseload of PI and/or Credit Hire matters and are considering a move over the coming weeks.

As always, all conversations are handled in the strictest confidence.

Drop me a message or contact me directly:

📧 [email protected]

31/05/2026

Back from a much-needed holiday — my first break of the year.

The last six months have been a whirlwind, and I've been so focused on the business that

I haven't really stopped to catch my breath. Taking a few days away has given me the chance to recharge and reflect on how far things have come.

Now it's time to get back to it, and I'm looking forward to kicking off June with over 20 people starting new roles. Helping people take the next step in their careers is still one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
Running your own business isn't always easy, and there are plenty of challenges along the way, but moments like these make the hard work worthwhile.
Rosie is feeling refreshed too, and we've already got a few more holidays booked for later in the year — something to look forward to amongst the busy days ahead.
Here's to a positive and productive June for everyone.

25/05/2026

21/05/2026

Manchester is absolutely booming right now for Financial Mis-Selling work.

Clarke Legal Specialists have been asked to help recruit 50 Paralegals across a number of growing teams, and the demand is honestly not sloweing down.

I have been working with this client since last year and I can honestly say how impressed I am with how professional this client is and how passionate they are about their growth aspirations.

I have first hand candidate feedback on how brilliant this client is.

For more information see below

📍 Manchester
💷 £27k – £35k
🏡 Hybrid working available immediately

Experienced required

✔ At least 12 months’ experience as a Paralegal
✔ Good case handling experience
✔ People who actually want progression, not just another job

These roles are moving quickly already.

If you’ve been thinking about making a move, now’s probably the time.

Drop me a message or email

[email protected]