Complex Injury Senior Associate
6 days ago
Manchester
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.