Team Leader - Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

CapeClarke; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading claimant practice is looking for a proven Team Leader to run their Catastrophic & Serious Injury department in Leeds. This role is ideal for solicitors with extensive experience in claimant cases, offering a salary of up to £80,000 along with bonuses and excellent benefits. The position supports remote working while encouraging collaboration and leadership development. If you excel in coaching others and managing complex cases, this opportunity is perfect for your career progression.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing catastrophic and serious injury cases.
• Strong leadership skills in a legal context.
• Ability to negotiate complex settlements and case management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a serious injury caseload and team.
• Ensure compliance and quality in all case management aspects.
• Negotiate confidently and coach team members.

Skills

Strong claimant catastrophic / serious injury experience

Leadership and coaching abilities

Negotiation skills

Tech-enabled communication

Education

Solicitor or CILEX qualification

Job description

Team Leader — Catastrophic & Serious Injury Solicitor (Claimant Personal Injury [PI], Multi-Track)

Remote Working - Leeds Office | Up to £80,000 + excellent benefits & bonus

We’re recruiting for a leading claimant practice seeking a Team Leader to help run a high-performing Catastrophic & Serious Injury department. This is a visible leadership role for a proven catastrophic injury solicitor who loves coaching others and delivering results on complex multi-track RTA & EL / PL cases.

What you’ll do

• Lead and supervise a serious injury caseload / team; set strategy on liability, quantum and evidence.
• Own quality / risk: CPR compliance, budgeting / costs, file reviews and KPI delivery.
• Champion rehabilitation & interim payments; apply the Serious Injury Guide and Rehabilitation Code.
• Negotiate confidently (Part 36, JSM / mediation) and develop people through coaching / training.

About you

• Solicitor or CILEX with strong claimant catastrophic / serious injury and multi-track RTA experience.
• Proven supervisor / people leader; expert with complex evidence, experts, counsel and Ogden.
• Tech-enabled, outcome-focused, collaborative communicator.

Why this role

• Salary to £80k + bonus + excellent benefits.
• Remote Working with a Leeds base and clear progression into senior leadership / technical routes.

Apply in confidence now for the full brief and a discreet conversation.