Lawyer

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their renowned Catastrophic Injury team. You will handle complex cases, from investigation to litigation, and engage in high-profile matters. Ideal candidates have 2-10 years PQE and a strong background in catastrophic injury work. This position offers significant career progression within a top-ranked team.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 2-10 years of PQE.
• Experience handling caseloads of multi-track cases worth up to £1 million.
• Comfortable with client interactions and business development.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage high-value, multi-track, and large-loss cases.
• Work on complex motor, EL/PL, and sport-related concussion matters.
• Collaborate with a top-tier, innovative team on high-profile cases.

Skills

Litigation experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work

Ability to manage complex, high‑value files with precision

Client contact and relationship building

Education

2 – 10 years' PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor – Catastrophic Injury

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield

My client is seeking a motivated Associate to join their highly respected Catastrophic Injury team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the strongest practices in the market, supporting a renowned Partner on complex, sensitive, and high‑value cases, including matters that have attracted national media attention.

The Role

• Investigate and manage high‑value, multi‑track, and large‑loss cases
• Work on complex motor, EL/PL, and sport‑related concussion matters
• Handle both pre‑litigated and litigated files
• Manage cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, chronic pain, and major loss
• Collaborate with a top‑tier, forward‑thinking team recognised for innovation and client‑focused solutions
• Engage with cross‑border cases via an international office network

About the Team

• Top‑ranked Serious & Catastrophic Injury team recognised in major legal directories
• Acts for leading insurers, corporates, and composite insurers
• Renowned for complex, high‑profile, cross‑jurisdictional cases
• Operates with a modern, solution‑focused ethos supported by market‑leading tech and R&D capability

Required Experience

• 2 – 10 years' PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with equivalent experience
• Litigation experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work
• Must be able to handle a caseload of multi‑track cases with values up to £1 million
• Comfortable with client contact, relationship building, and attending business development events
• Ability to manage complex, high‑value files with precision and professionalism

This is a career‑defining opportunity, with a firm that prides itself on progression and the opportunity to join one of the highest‑profile catastrophic injury teams.

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