Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Davies; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Health cash plan

Employer pension contribution

Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme & Season-TI

Gym Flex membership

Job summary

Davies is seeking a Solicitor to join our Complex Injury Claims Team in Leeds, handling high-value large loss personal injury cases and supporting a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic matters exceeding £1m. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with at least one day in the office.

You will manage your own multi-track EL/PL/RTA claims up to £1m, advise insurer clients, draft defences, analyse medical evidence, and work closely with clients, counsel and experts to deliver robust litigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor.
• Experience handling defendant personal injury claims.
• Experience managing multi-track / higher value claims (minimum £500K).
• Strong understanding of litigation practice and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Desirable: group litigation or claims against the police experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically up to £1m).
• Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1m.
• Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum.
• Draft key legal documents including defences and counter-schedules.
• Analyse complex medical and liability evidence.
• Work closely with clients, counsel and medical experts.
• Attend mediations, JSMs, client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Analytical and organisational skills

Experience handling defendant personal

Strong litigation understanding

Excellent attention to detail

Job description

Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner

Description

Solicitor – Large Loss Personal Injury

Location: London | Southampton | Bristol | Leeds | Birmingham | Bolton | Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1 day in office)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, handling high-value large loss personal injury claims.

You will support a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury matters exceeding £1m, while also managing your own caseload of multi-track Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Road Traffic Accident (RTA) valued up to £1m. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in complex, high-value litigation within a supportive and highly experienced team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically up to £1m)
• Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1m
• Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum
• Draft key legal documents including defences and counter-schedules
• Analyse complex medical and liability evidence
• Work closely with clients, counsel and medical experts
• Attend mediations, JSMs, client meetings and site visits

What we're looking for

• Qualified Solicitor
• Experience handling defendant personal injury claims
• Experience managing multi-track / higher value claims (minimum £500K)
• Strong understanding of litigation practice and Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Desirable: Group litigation or claims against the police experience.

Job Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme & Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex membership

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