Large Loss Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham seeks a Casualty Solicitor to join their Large Loss team. This role involves managing complex employer's and public liability claims while collaborating with esteemed legal experts, aimed at providing substantial career development and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Up to 8% employer pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced in defendant personal injury litigation.
• Knowledge of large loss claims.
• Desire to work on complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Support and run a caseload of large loss employer's and public liability claims.
• Handle multi-track litigation from inception to conclusion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Case management

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ–5 years PQE)

Job description

Casualty Solicitor – Large Loss Team (NQ – 5 PQE) Top International Law Firm | Birmingham | £55,000 DOE + Bonus | Flexible Hybrid Working

My client, a leading international law firm, is looking to recruit a Casualty Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE) to join their expanding Large Loss team based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value, complex EL/PL claims alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the field.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting and running a caseload of large loss employer's and public liability claims, involving complex issues around liability, quantum, and coverage. The team handles the full lifecycle of multi-track litigation, often with claims reaching into seven figures.

You’ll work closely with Legal 500-ranked Partners and senior lawyers, gaining hands-on exposure to technically demanding, career-defining cases.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £55,000 DOE + performance bonus
• Hybrid working model – standard is 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, but the firm is open to arrangements that suit your lifestyle (e.g. 1 day per week or even fortnightly attendance)
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy an extra week)
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Flexible, supportive and tech-enabled working culture

What They’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor (NQ–5 years PQE) with experience in defendant personal injury litigation
• Large Loss experience
• Strong analytical and case management skills
• A team-oriented mindset and a desire to work on complex, high-stakes litigation

Whether you’re newly qualified or looking to move into larger-scale litigation, this role offers top-tier training, exposure, and progression in a truly global firm.

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