Senior Associate - Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

Clyde & Co Claims LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) for its Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss Team in Manchester. The role involves handling high-value claims, complex investigations, and developing relationships with insurer and corporate clients.

You will support partners, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to business development in a modern, flexible environment. PQE guidance is flexible to suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• You will have experience of personal injury litigation.
• You will be adaptable to a demanding, fast-paced team environment.
• You will deliver a highly professional service to clients with SLAs and MI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Working with team members, representing insurance companies and self-insured organisations.
• Handling a varied caseload and assisting with investigations, witness statements, and medical records review.
• Reporting to clients to achieve the best outcomes and ensuring compliance with SLAs and MI requirements.
• Strategic file management, meeting court timetables, and supporting business development within the casualty group.

Skills

Catastrophic Personal Injury

Large Loss experience

Client relationship development

Job description

Job Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Associate 5 + PQE to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team to be based in our Manchester Office.

The Firm

We are the UK's largest insurance legal services firm, and we have the foremost catastrophic injury and large loss practice in the market. London is our global headquarters and plays a central role in our network. For almost 90 years, Clyde and Co has served clients in London as the headquarters of our global firm. We provide a full legal offering to clients in London based on our knowledge across aviation, marine, trade and commodities, energy, infrastructure, and insurance. We aim to be the most complete provider of legal services to businesses engaged in these core sectors.

Our Role

Our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, quantum assessments for all levels of multi-Track claims. You will be working for leading insurer and corporate clients, with fantastic opportunities to develop your own client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment. You will be assisting experienced partners with complex, high value, and sensitive claims, as well as handling your own case load. The team handles a range of claims for a variety of clients. This includes motor, EL/PL, equestrian and cross-border claims. The successful candidate will have previous experience in dealing with Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss cases. Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered.

Essential Skills & Experience

You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team. You will have experience of personal injury litigation. You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge. You will be focused on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assisting and handling a varied caseload.
• Carrying out investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Reporting to and liaising with clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Complying with client SLAs and MI requirements.
• Proactive and strategic file management, including adhering to court timetables.
• Supporting the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business, and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation.
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CCMCs and client meetings.
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group.

Benefits and Perks

• In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.
• Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.
• Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships.
• Minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
• Hybrid work arrangement (#LI-HYBRID #LI-SK2).

Our Values and Commitment

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm.

We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities.

We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.

Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

Additional Information

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that.

In over 90 years of growth, we have continued to provide impactful client projects and help teams achieve exceptional outcomes.

Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other.

With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes.

With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success.