Sports Injury and Liability Lawyer

Weightmans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm in London is looking for a Principal Associate/Associate with over 5 years PQE to join their Sports Litigation Team. The successful candidate will manage complex disputes, advise clients, and lead a team. The role demands strong analytical skills, experience in litigation, and the ability to work under pressure. Join an award-winning firm renowned for operational excellence and client service, where your career can thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience assisting on large and complex claims together with managing own caseload is essential.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and maintain high standards.
• Experience in advising on legal privilege and insurance policy cover.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and support in litigation processes.
• Manage junior lawyers and oversee teamwork and compliance.
• Advise clients on legal matters and media responses.

Skills

Drafting and analytic skills

Advocacy and presentational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational and compliance skills

Methodical and organised approach

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

5 years PQE or more

Job description

About your new role

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate/Associate 5 years+ PQE to work on complex disputes and multi‑party litigation in our Sports Litigation Team. Based in London, the successful candidate/s will have:

• Drafting and analytic skills
• Advocacy and presentational skills
• An ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Experience in advising on disclosure and legal privilege
• An ability to work with clients at all levels to include advising on media responses
• Experience in advising on insurance policy cover
• Experience of managing junior lawyers/ team
• Organisational and compliance skills, ensuring adherence to internal and client policies, MI completion and SLA requirements
• A proven track record of achievement of financial and chargeable hours target

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role as appropriate.

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About You

As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:

• Previous experience of assisting on large and complex claims together with managing your own caseload of defendant casualty claims is essential
• 5 years PQE+
• Influencing skills
• Some experience of networking with, and delivering training to, clients is desirable
• A high level of commercial awareness
• Conscientious, self‑motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and communication, organisation and analytical skills
• A methodical, organised approach
• Passionate about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally
• Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
• Attention to detail and concentration
• IT skills
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

📝Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.

Why work for us

Come and join our award‑winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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