Associate - Serious Injury

Associate – Serious Injury | High-Value Catastrophic Injury | £60,000–£90,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for a Serious Injury role where quality of work comes before volume?

We're recruiting for an experienced Serious Injury lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist team handling complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner seeking greater autonomy, high-quality work, and the opportunity to focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

With carefully managed caseloads, strong multi-disciplinary support, and a collaborative culture, this role offers the environment needed to handle complex claims effectively while continuing to develop your career.

Why consider this opportunity?

✔ High-value Serious Injury and catastrophic injury work ✔ Caseloads managed to prioritise quality over volume ✔ Significant autonomy and responsibility ✔ Competitive salary (£60,000–£90,000 DOE) ✔ Dedicated monthly wellbeing day ✔ Life assurance and income protection ✔ Flexible benefits package, including holiday buy/sell ✔ Ongoing professional development and career progression

The Role

As an Associate, you'll manage a portfolio of complex Serious Injury claims, predominantly arising from RTA matters, with values ranging from £150,000 to multi-million-pound settlements.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading case strategy from inception through to settlement Managing liability, quantum, rehabilitation, and litigation issues Securing early interim payments and rehabilitation funding Working alongside medical experts, counsel, case managers, care experts, architects, and financial specialists Supervising and mentoring junior team members Delivering exceptional outcomes through a collaborative, client-focused approach

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX status with significant post-qualification experience (typically 8+ years PQE) Experience handling complex, high-value Serious Injury matters Strong technical expertise in liability, quantum, and litigation strategy The ability to manage complex cases independently Previous mentoring or supervisory experience Excellent client care and communication skills Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that genuinely values quality, autonomy, and long-term client outcomes. If you're looking to work on complex, rewarding cases within a supportive and highly respected team, we'd be delighted to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Orrell on (phone number removed) or send your updated CV to