Associate - Serious Injury

Clayton Legal; Durkar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an experienced Associate for a Serious Injury role within a high-value catastrophic injury team. You will manage a portfolio of complex claims arising from RTAs, handling matters from strategy to settlement with autonomy and senior support.

Ideal candidates will have significant PQE in Serious Injury, strong liability and quantum expertise, and a proven ability to mentor junior lawyers while delivering excellent client outcomes in a collaborative, quality-driven

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX 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.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead case strategy from inception through to settlement.
• Manage liability, quantum, rehabilitation and litigation issues.
• Secure early interim payments and rehabilitation funding.
• Work with medical experts, counsel, case managers and specialists.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Deliver exceptional outcomes through a client-focused approach.

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX status

Job description

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.