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

Lifecycle progression

Training & development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Complex Injury Senior Associate to join a leading national defendant law firm in Southampton. Hybrid working arrangement offered.

You will manage a portfolio of high-value multi-track personal injury claims, including complex injury matters, on behalf of insurer clients. You will advise on liability and quantum, draft pleadings, and support junior colleagues while developing long-term client relationships and a career path in a specialist team

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law and CPR.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multi-track PI claims valued £100,000–£500,000.
• Assist on catastrophic injury and large loss matters over £1 million.
• Advise insurer clients on liability, quantum and strategy.
• Draft pleadings, defences and schedules.
• Review complex medical and expert evidence.
• Prepare valuations and quantum assessments.
• Represent clients at mediations and settlements.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

High-value PI litigation

Analytical drafting

Client relationship skills

Workload prioritisation

Advocacy and negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or 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