Complex Injury Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Death in Service / Critical Illness

Discounts and entertainment offers

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting for a Complex Injury Senior Associate in Southampton. The role offers hybrid working with a leading national defendant law firm. You will manage high-value multi-track personal injury claims ranging £100,000–£500,000, and support senior lawyers on catastrophic matters above £1 million.

You will advise insurer clients on liability, quantum and strategy, draft pleadings and schedules, review complex medical evidence, and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with PI experience.
• Proven experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of PI litigation, insurance law and CPR.
• Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims valued from £100,000 to £500,000.
• Assist senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters exceeding £1 million.
• Advise insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, defences, schedules and counter-schedules.
• Review and analyse complex medical, liability and expert evidence.
• Prepare valuations, reserve recommendations and quantum assessments.
• Represent clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Analytical ability

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercially minded

Client relationship

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Complex Injury Senior Associate - Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £70,000

A leading national defendant law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its specialist Complex Injury team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, including complex injury matters, acting on behalf of major insurer clients across a broad range of sectors.

As a Senior Associate within the Complex Injury team, you will manage a caseload of complex multi-track claims while supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters valued in excess of £1 million. This role offers exposure to technically challenging work, sophisticated insurer clients, and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims valued from £100,000 to £500,000
• Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters exceeding £1 million
• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy
• Drafting pleadings, defences, schedules and counter-schedules
• Reviewing and analysing complex medical, liability and expert evidence
• Preparing valuations, reserve recommendations and quantum assessments
• Representing clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Proven experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, insurance law and the CPR
• Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship abilities
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Experience dealing with MIB claims, Article 75 matters or Uninsured/Untraced Driver claims would be advantageous

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities