Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor - EL/PL

Michael Page (UK); Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Defendant PI Solicitor - EL/PL to join a defence team in Bradford. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary between £40k and £45k, alongside benefits such as Bupa healthcare, pension, and up to 27 days' holiday. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years' PQE and experience in complex defence settings.

Benefits

Bupa healthcare

Health cash plan

Pension

Free parking

Interest-free season ticket loans

Up to 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE in a complex defence setting.
• Experience in defending litigated EL and PL claims.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex EL/PL disputes for major retail clients.
• Deliver client-focused defence strategies.
• Maintain high professional standards in litigation.

Skills

Defending personal injury claims

Handling litigated caseloads

Collaboration

Technical knowledge in EL/PL litigation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

About Our Client

This is a well-established, defence team with strong retailer-facing experience. The team comprises around 17 staff, including six litigators, and has deep expertise in managing employers and public liability claims from large corporate clients. The culture emphasises technical excellence, collaboration, and continuity.

Job Description

The Defendant PI Solicitor - EL/PL will be:

• Handle exclusively complex, litigated EL/PL disputes
• Acting for major retail clients
• Working effectively within a team of six litigators and broader support staff
• Delivering efficient, client-focused defence strategies
• Maintaining high standards of professional knowledge across EL/PL litigation

The Successful Applicant

The Defendant PI Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience defending personal injury claims, specifically in EL and PL
• At least 2 years\' PQE, preferably in a complex defence setting
• Confident handling high-stakes, litigated caseloads with minimal oversight
• Collaborative, technically adept, and comfortable working entirely on defended matters

What\'s on Offer

This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £40k-£45k, plus bonus. Benefits include Bupa healthcare, a health cash plan, pension, free parking, interest-free season ticket loans, and up to 25 days\' holiday (rising to 27), plus bank holidays, no business development required.

If you\'re an experienced Defendant PI Solicitor - EL/PL, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.