Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor Claimant

Cape Clarke; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor to lead high-value claimant cases, set liability and quantum strategy, and coordinate expert evidence, rehabilitation and interim funding.

Hybrid or remote working is available, with a Newcastle base. You will manage complex files with independence, mentor junior lawyers, and drive settlement negotiations and trial preparation. Excellent drafting, client care, and strategic judgement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-value claimant injury files independently.
• Strong drafting and strategic judgement for injury litigation.
• Experience supporting junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex claimant injury claims and liaise with experts.
• Set liability and quantum strategy and coordinate evidence.
• Prepare for settlements and trial readiness.

Skills

Claimant injury expertise

Independence

Drafting skills

Settlement negotiations

Job description

Senior Catastrophic Injury Solicitor – Claimant | Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid or remote | Up to £90,000

A claimant catastrophic injury opportunity for a solicitor with 5+ PQE, offering salary up to £90,000. Hybrid or remote working is available, with a Newcastle base.

You will lead complex, high-value claims, set liability and quantum strategy and coordinate expert evidence, rehabilitation and interim funding. The work involves detailed preparation of long-term losses and confident handling of settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

You should have a record of managing complex claimant injury files with independence. Strong drafting, strategic judgement and sensitive client care are essential. Experience supporting junior lawyers will be relevant to senior appointments.

Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience. The level of responsibility will reflect your background; the PQE range is a guide.