Complex Injury Solicitor (2-6 PQE)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting a Complex Employers' Liability and Public Liability Solicitor to join its Manchester or Leeds office. The firm handles complex casualty claims for insurer, corporate and public sector clients.

You will manage a caseload of EL/PL matters, including litigated and higher-value claims, with exposure to high-profile work, strong clients and clear paths for long-term career progression within a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-6 years' PQE; EL/PL claims preferred.
• Experience handling complex and higher-value matters.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex EL/PL claims from instruction to conclusion.
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum issues.
• Provide detailed legal advice and litigation strategy for insurer clients.
• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Liaise with counsel, experts, insurers and insured clients.
• Negotiate settlements and attend court hearings.
• Assist with mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development.

Skills

EL/PL experience

Litigation skills

Client focus

Education

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Job description

£45,000 to £65,000 per year,£Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 19/09/2026

About this job

Your new company Our client is a highly regarded national law firm seeking a Complex EL/PL Solicitor to join its Manchester or Leeds office.

The firm has an established reputation within the insurance market and advises a broad range of insurer, corporate and public sector clients on complex casualty claims.

Your new role You will handle a caseload of complex Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims, including litigated and higher-value matters.

The role offers exposure to challenging work, sophisticated clients and excellent opportunities for long‑term career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex EL/PL claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Investigating liability, causation and quantum issues.
• Preparing detailed legal advice and litigation strategies for insurer clients.
• Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Liaising with counsel, experts, insurers and insured clients.
• Negotiating settlements and attending court hearings where appropriate.
• Assisting with mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-6 years' PQE. Experience handling defendant EL/PL claims (preferable) Strong technical litigation skills and a sound understanding of EL/PL claims.
• Experience of managing complex and higher-value matters.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• A client-focused and commercially minded approach.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Access to complex, high-quality casualty litigation.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.