Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Davies; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role offers hybrid working with minimum 1 day in the office, across locations including London, Southampton, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Bolton, Manchester, and Southampton. You will advise insured clients, draft defences, analyse medical evidence and attend mediations and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (up to £1m).
• Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1m.
• Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum.
• Draft 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

Qualified Solicitor

Defendant personal injury experience

Litigation practice

Analytical and organisational skills

Job description

Complex Injury Large Loss Lawyer

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

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

• 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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