Senior Associate / Lead - Large Loss
6 days ago
Birmingham
? Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Senior Associate / Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high-performing team, while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims. At Keoghs, you’ll be empowered to build your reputation, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business. What You’ll Be Doing As Lead Lawyer, you’ll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm. Your key responsibilities will include: • Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow), • Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure, • Handling large loss cases (250thousand – 1M+), supported by a Technical Director, • Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy, • Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers, • Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth, • Delivering training internally and to clients, • Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences, • Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans, • Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows, • Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processesWhat we're looking for ?? Technical Expertise: • Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience, • Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims, • Experience managing cases 250thousand – 1M+, • Confident in advocacy ?? Leadership Capability: • Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team, • Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively, • Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement, • Skilled at delegation and workload management ?? Core Skills: • Confident, proactive and driven, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, • Commercially aware with business development acumen, • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines ?? Why Join Keoghs? This is more than just a legal role – it’s a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration. You’ll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long-term career development. ? Ready to Lead? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Job Benefits • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining., • Simply Health Care Cash Plan, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing, • Death in Service, • Critical Illness Cover, • PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance), • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide, • Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation