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Senior Solicitor / Associate - Personal Injury - 5+ PQE - Gloucester/Cardiff

Location: Gloucester or Cardiff Office (with occasional travel between sites)
Type of Role: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, £55,000 to £70,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected mid-tier legal firm, currently seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their growing Personal Injury team based in either Gloucester or Cardiff. This is a senior opportunity for a solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and a strong background in personal injury law, with scope to step into leadership and help shape the future of the department.

The Role
This is a strategic and hands-on position, offering the chance to lead a thriving Personal Injury practice. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a complex caseload of high-value personal injury claims
• Leading and mentoring a team of lawyers and legal assistants
• Advising clients with practical, solutions-focused legal guidance
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings
• Building strong client relationships and enhancing the firm's regional profile
• Driving business development and growth across Gloucester, Cardiff and beyond
• Contributing to strategic planning and firmwide leadership

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in personal injury law
• Proven experience handling complex and high-value claims
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent client care and communication abilities
• Commercial awareness and business development experience
• A collaborative, values-driven approach

Working Arrangements

• This is a full-time role based in either the Gloucester or Cardiff office, with hybrid working options available. The firm promotes a progressive and inclusive working culture, with a strong emphasis on professional development and team wellbeing.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + holiday buy/sell scheme
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Gym membership contributions
• Career development support
• Rewards scheme
• Supportive leadership and inclusive culture

If you would like a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or are exploring your next career move, please contact:

oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515
07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*