Company: Weightmans
Location: Leeds
Posted: April 27th, 2026
Our Casualty team provides a full and expert defendant litigation service, acting across both the public and private sectors on a wide range of public liability (PL) and employers’ liability (EL) claims. Weightmans is recognised as a market leader in this space, offering high‑quality representation across core and specialist Casualty areas, including support from our dedicated Casualty Fraud team. We operate on a national basis, with specialist commercial insurance and public sector teams, enabling us to deliver a consistent, well‑resourced service to our clients. We are currently recruiting a Solicitor or CILEX‑qualified Lawyer (2-4 years’ PQE) to join our Sports team in Leeds.
Working within this dedicated team, you will be responsible, under appropriate supervision, for the day‑to‑day management of a varied caseload, handling claims efficiently and delivering pragmatic, commercial outcomes for clients. You will also assist Partners and Principal Associates in the defence of a wide range of claims, often high value and high profile, on behalf of sports’ governing bodies, competitors, sports clubs, and their insurers. Tasks will include assisting with significant disclosure and document reviews including e‑Discovery, preparing witness statements, undertaking legal and factual research, drafting instructions to Counsel and experts, preparing reports to clients, preparing for and attending court hearings, attending client meetings and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
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