Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Keoghs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private medical

Critical illness cover

Health cash plan

Employer pension

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Job summary

Keoghs in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor to join the Complex Injury Claims Team, handling high-value large loss personal injury matters. You will support a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury matters exceeding £1m and manage your own caseload.

This role offers hybrid working (minimum 1 day in office) with exposure to multi-track EL, PL and RTA cases, up to £1m, within a supportive team renowned for expertise in complex litigation.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in defendant personal injury.
• Experience handling multi-track/high-value claims (min £500k).
• Strong understanding of litigation and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

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 skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

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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