Personal Injury Solicitor

BranWell Ford Associates Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal firm in the UK is seeking a senior solicitor with over 6 years of PQE. The position involves managing high-value personal injury cases, particularly those related to catastrophic injuries. The ideal candidate will excel in collaboration with medical experts and advocacy groups, while also contributing strategically to the Personal Injury department's future. A competitive remuneration and benefits package are offered, supporting a role that significantly impacts clients' lives.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of PQE in personal injury law, especially high-value cases.
• Experience working with advocacy groups and charities related to brain injuries.
• Confident in managing complex legal situations involving catastrophic injuries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a sophisticated portfolio of high-value personal injury cases.
• Shape the future direction of the Personal Injury department.
• Strengthen external relationships with key stakeholders in the legal and medical fields.

Skills

Collaborating with medical experts

Handling challenging cases

Developing strategic relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6+ years PQE)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a senior solicitor to join a long-established, financially robust and highly respected Legal 500 firm at the forefront of personal injury and clinical negligence work.

This role is designed for someone who is ready to assume responsibility for and further develop a sophisticated and demanding caseload of predominantly high-value matters. The work centres on complex and life-changing claims, including catastrophic head and brain injuries, as well as spinal injuries, offering the chance to make a tangible and lasting difference to clients and their families at the most critical points in their lives.

The firm is seeking a solicitor of significant standing, typically with at least 6 years PQE who is confident handling the most challenging of cases. The successful candidate will be well versed in collaborating with medical experts, counsel and leading third-sector organisations that support victims of catastrophic injury, such as national brain injury charities and specialist advocacy groups.

This position offers far more than case management alone. You will play a central role in shaping the future direction of a busy Personal Injury department, strengthening external relationships and contributing to the firm's continued reputation for excellence.

In return, the firm offers a genuinely attractive remuneration package together with a comprehensive benefits package. For the righ...