Casualty - Solicitor, Associate , Senior Associate – All locations considered

Weightmans; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casualty work

National clients

Career progression

Hybrid working

Inclusive culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting qualified Solicitors, Associates and Senior Associates to join our growing national Casualty team in the UK. You will handle a diverse caseload, deliver practical legal advice, build client relationships, and contribute to business development.

Opportunities for mentoring, cross-team collaboration, and career progression are emphasised within a supportive, inclusive culture. Flexibility is offered with hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance high-quality

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in casualty, personal injury, defendant insurance litigation or related areas.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of casualty claims and litigation matters.
• Deliver commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and networking initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national Claims business.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Ensure excellent client service and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

Qualified Solicitor England & Wales

Job description

We have a number of opportunities available to join our growing national Casualty team. We are seeking ambitious and talented qualified Solicitors, Associates and Senior Associates to support a diverse caseload of casualty matters while contributing to the continued success and growth of the practice.

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients across the insurance sector. Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career or further develop your expertise within casualty litigation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of casualty claims and litigation matters.
• Deliver commercially focused legal advice to a broad client base.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and networking initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national Claims business.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Ensure excellent client service and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• High-quality and complex casualty work.
• Nationally recognised clients and expert colleagues.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Access to learning and development programmes designed to help you thrive.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

We are interested in hearing from qualified candidates at Solicitor, Associate and Senior Associate level who can demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in casualty, personal injury, defendant insurance litigation or related areas.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering client‑focused solutions.

Join a team that is growing nationally and committed to developing its people. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced lawyers in the market while building a rewarding and long‑term career.

If you're a qualified Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winningorganisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us?

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people‑first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

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