Associate

RWK Goodman LLP; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare cash plan / private medical

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Discretionary profit and performance‑?

Group income protection

Salary reviewed regularly

Recruitment referral bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

RWK Goodman LLP in Bath is seeking an experienced Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join our high-performing Personal Injury team. You will handle complex matters including fatal road traffic accident claims, with a focus on growth, client service, and line management responsibilities.

You will work under a recognised partner and help develop business, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to strategic aims while upholding RWK Goodman’s client-centric approach and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE required for Senior Associate
• Solid experience in Personal Injury, especially Fatal RTA claims
• Strong client management skills and ability to win new business
• Ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers and staff

Responsibilities

• Deliver work on own matters ensuring profitability and appropriate resourcing
• Build relationships with clients and referrers and support BD for key clients
• Agree services and charging basis with clients
• Demonstrate market knowledge to provide solid legal advice
• Make decisions on client matters with limited supervision
• Identify external experts as needed and oversee them
• Ensure compliance with professional conduct and manage risks

Skills

6+ PQE

Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive

Client management

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

Our Legal 500 Tier One-ranked Personal Injury team is seeking an experienced Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join our well-established and growing practice in the South West. The team recruiting for this role advises on a broad range of complex matters, including: fatal claims, claims for injuries caused by animals, cycling claims and claims on behalf of vulnerable people. We are looking for a Senior Associate with specialist experience in fatal road traffic accident claims to join our supportive team. The Bath based personal injury team comprises of three partners, two senior associates, three associates, two solicitors, a Chartered Legal Executive, four paralegals, an executive assistant, five legal assistants and an injury content creator. In this role, you will work closely with , a Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Partner, and head of the Bath Personal Injury team. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the team while delivering an exceptional standard of client service. You will contribute to implementing the business plan, alongside taking on selected line management responsibilities., Personalised Client Service

Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient delivery of work on own matters, ensuring matters are profitable and work is resourced at the right levels.
• Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
• Agree services being provided to clients with a clear basis for charging and pricing.
• Demonstrate market/ sector knowledge to ensure solid legal advice is given.
• Make decisions on client matters with minimal supervision, referring to partners where appropriate on highly complex or new areas of work.
• Identify, select and where appropriate, manage external experts or consultants.
• Apply rules of professional conduct and be aware of the broader risks to the department and firm. Monitor others to ensure risks are minimised.

Sustainable Growth

• Develop a profile as an established expert.
• Input and implement ideas into the departmental business plan and demonstrate new business success from the BD activities.
• Expand network of clients and/or referrers and supports partners in pursuing target clients, intermediaries and contacts with a view to building a pipeline of new business.
• Develop an internal network of contacts to increase cross-referred work.
• Support pitch teams by attending pitches, writing materials and preparing documents where required.

Dynamic Culture

• Supervise and coach others within the team, delegating work appropriately and ensuring quality output.
• Help to manage department and cross functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability.
• Continue to develop yourself, setting challenging personal goals, aligned to the CDF, leadership behaviours and RWKG values

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Develop a clear understanding of department KPIs and performance and your personal contribution towards these.
• Keep abreast of changes in the legal/ sector or practice area and input ideas to the department strategy including product/ service lines and take responsibility for driving parts of the strategy
• Understand the firm's strategic priorities and how personal objectives are aligned. Refer regularly to the department business plan to understand progress against this.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive (essential).
• 6+ PQE (essential).
• Substantial previous experience within Personal Injury, specifically Fatal RTA claims. (essential).
• Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service (essential).
• Proven ability to win new business through successful BD activity (essential).
• Solid business plan for growth proposition within the department/sector (desirable).
• Ability to manage a small team (desirable).

At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you'll be supported, every step of the way.

A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we're focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.

Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role.

• 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Salary reviewed regularly

Career Development: We know our people are what sets us apart. That's why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions.

Inclusive Employer: We're on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our so that we can work together to help bring your best self. You can find out more about our ED&I initiatives .