Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Calthorpe Fields, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor (Team Leader) with at least 5 years PQE. In this key leadership role, you will guide a team to achieve operational and performance targets, ensuring ethical and expert legal advice for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury litigation and proven team management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus

Optional health and dental insurance

EV car scheme

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Strong background in personal injury litigation.
• Proven experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Provide strategic direction on personal injury litigation.
• Ensure KPIs and quality expectations are met.

Skills

Team management

Personal injury litigation

Communication skills

Confidence

Education

Solicitor with 5+ PQE

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor / 5+PQE / West Yorkshire / Competitive Salary

JOB TITLE: Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor (Team Leader)

PQE REQUIRED: 5+

LOCATION: West Yorkshire

SALARY: Competitive

THE ROLE

This is a key leadership role within a well‑respected law firm operating at the heart of a major national organisation. You will work closely with the Head of Operational Performance and Strategy, leading the team to achieve operational, financial and performance targets while ensuring all KPIs, audit standards and quality expectations are met. You will provide clear strategic direction on personal injury litigation and ensure the delivery of ethical, pragmatic and expert legal advice. In addition, you will promote a positive, high‑performance culture, support and develop your team and build strong working relationships across the business and with external partners.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a solicitor with at least 5 years PQE, a strong background in personal injury litigation and proven experience managing a team of technical specialists within a legal environment. You will demonstrate a solid understanding of the relevant law, legal processes and the broader personal injury landscape, combined with the confidence and communication skills needed to lead effectively and work collaboratively. You will also be capable of driving performance while promoting best practice and contributing to continuous improvement across the department.

THE FIRM

The firm is undergoing an impressive period of evolution, placing innovation, collaboration and customer experience at the centre of everything they do. Their legal teams play a crucial part in supporting clients through some of life’s most challenging moments while combining empathy with high‑level technical expertise in a fast‑paced but highly supportive environment.

PACKAGE

• 9% employer‑contributed pension
• Up to 10% annual performance‑based bonus
• Additional optional health and dental insurance
• EV car scheme
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• And much more…

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