Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor

Harkaye Core Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a talented Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to manage high-value Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years’ PQE, possess strong technical knowledge, and be eager to contribute to a collaborative team. This role offers competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Has experience on the defendant side in EL and PL claims.
• Confidently manages caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of personal injury litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of EL and PL claims from instruction to settlement.
• Provide clear and professional advice to clients.
• Draft correspondence and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE

Job description

Are you a personal injury solicitor looking for your next career move? A leading Leeds-based law firm is seeking a talented Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join their specialist team, handling Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims for retail clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE who wants to manage a high-value, varied caseload while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What the Role Involves

• Managing your own caseload of EL and PL claims from instruction to settlement, including complex matters.

• Providing clear and professional advice to clients, ensuring excellent communication throughout the claims process.

• Drafting correspondence, reviewing medical and expert evidence, negotiating settlements, and attending court when required.

• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth case progression and high-quality client service.

• Maintaining compliance with SRA regulations and internal quality standards.

• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate, contributing to team development.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in personal injury law, ideally with experience on the defendant side in EL and PL claims.

• Confident managing a caseload independently while delivering excellent client care.

• Strong technical knowledge of personal injury litigation and claims handling.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly organised, commercially aware, and able to work efficiently under pressure.

• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to contribute to a specialist team.

Why This Role?

• Join a highly regarded Leeds-based law firm with a strong reputation in personal injury.

• Manage a rewarding portfolio of high-value claims for retail clients.

• Competitive salary with excellent career progression opportunities.

• Work in a supportive, professional environment with ongoing training and development.