Lead Lawyer - Complex Injury & High-Value RTA

Keoghs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing support

Pension Contribution 5% / 3%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Keoghs in Birmingham seeks a Lead Lawyer to shape the future of complex injury law. You’ll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm.

Lead, inspire and develop a team of complex injury lawyers, manage high-value claims (RTA with EL/PL exposure), advise on indemnity, liability and strategy, and drive business growth. Attend court hearings and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience.
• Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims.
• Experience managing cases in the 250k–1M+ range.
• Confident in advocacy and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of complex injury lawyers.
• Manage a caseload of complex injury claims with RTA exposure.
• Advise clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and strategy.
• Drive business development and client growth for the firm.
• Deliver training and attend court hearings, trials and settlements.
• Oversee recruitment, performance reviews and compliance with SRA rules.

Skills

RTA experience

High-value claims

Leadership

Advocacy

Client development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Keoghs in Birmingham seeks a Lead Lawyer to shape the future of complex injury law. You’ll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm.

Lead, inspire and develop a team of complex injury lawyers, manage high-value claims (RTA with EL/PL exposure), advise on indemnity, liability and strategy, and drive business growth. Attend court hearings and deliver training.