Senior Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

Description

Solicitor - Large Loss Personal Injury

Location: London | Southampton | Bristol | Leeds | Birmingham | Bolton | Manchester
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1 day in office)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Complex Injury Claims Team , handling high-value large loss personal injury claims .

You will support a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury matters exceeding GBP 1m , while also managing your own caseload of multi-track Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Road Traffic Accident (RTA) valued up to GBP 1m. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in complex, high-value litigation within a supportive and highly experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically up to GBP 1m)
• Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding GBP 1m
• Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum
• Draft key legal documents including defences and counter-schedules
• Analyse complex medical and liability evidence
• Work closely with clients, counsel and medical experts
• Attend mediations, JSMs, client meetings and site visits

What we're looking for

• Qualified Solicitor
• Experience handling defendant personal injury claims
• Experience managing multi-track / higher value claims (minimum GBP 500K)
• Strong understanding of litigation practice and Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Desirable: Group litigation or claims against the police experience.

Job Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme & Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex membership

Join a firm where innovation, collaboration and development are at the heart of everything we do.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for an informal conversation.