Personal Injury Associate/Team Leader

Realm Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Manchester is looking for an Associate to lead their Personal Injury team. This position offers an opportunity for professional development and a pathway to partnership, along with benefits like reduced caseload and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Route to partnership

Reduced personal caseload

Car parking space

Flexible working and wellbeing support

On-site gym

Clear progression into senior leadership

Ongoing training and leadership development

Recognition and rewards for team success

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years' PQE.
• Experience handling Multi-Track and Intermediate Track personal injury cases.
• Natural leader, supportive, and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a motivated Personal Injury team.
• Handle Multi/Intermediate Track PI work.
• Coaching team members while reducing personal caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-Track experience

Intermediate Track experience

Personal injury law

Team management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Step into a leadership role with a clear route to partnership.

Manage a team while handling high-quality Multi/Intermediate Track PI work.

Enjoy a reduced caseload, flexible working, and genuine career development.

Are you an experienced personal injury solicitor ready to take the next step into leadership, or looking to expand your current team management experience within a supportive, modern law firm?

A personal injury team in Manchester is looking for an Associate with strong Multi-Track and Intermediate Track experience to join as a Team Leader.

This is a standout opportunity to lead a motivated Personal Injury team, reduce your caseload, and access a route to partnership, all while being part of a firm that values fairness, empathy, and people-first legal support.

You’ll be given the autonomy to lead and coach your team, while benefiting from open, approachable senior management and a down-to-earth culture that truly cares about progression and wellbeing.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified solicitor with 2-6 years’ PQE
• Strong background in Multi-Track and Intermediate Track personal injury matters
• Confidence with a mixed caseload of EL/PL, OL, and RTA files
• A natural people leader who's supportive, approachable and commercially astute
• Someone who thrives in a values-led, collaborative environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Route to partnership
• Reduced personal caseload
• Car parking space
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• On-site gym
• Clear progression into senior leadership
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Recognition and rewards for team success

If you're ready to make a real impact as both a lawyer and a leader, while being supported by a modern, people-first firm, this could be the perfect next move for you.

Contact Kim Stark

Call Kim on 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply. All conversations are held in the strictest confidence.