The Role
Complex Injury Senior Associate – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £70,000
A leading national defendant law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its specialist Complex Injury team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, including complex injury matters, acting on behalf of major insurer clients across a broad range of sectors.
As a Senior Associate within the Complex Injury team, you will manage a caseload of complex multi-track claims while supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters valued in excess of £1 million. This role offers exposure to technically challenging work, sophisticated insurer clients, and excellent long-term career development opportunities.
The Role
• Managing a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims valued from £100,000 to £500,000
• Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters exceeding £1 million
• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy
• Drafting pleadings, defences, schedules and counter-schedules
• Reviewing and analysing complex medical, liability and expert evidence
• Preparing valuations, reserve recommendations and quantum assessments
• Representing clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
The Candidate
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Proven experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, insurance law and the CPR
• Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship abilities
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Experience dealing with MIB claims, Article 75 matters or Uninsured/Untraced Driver claims would be advantageous
The Benefits & How to Apply
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407
Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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