Complex Injury Associate/Senior Associate (4+ PQE) - #2165492

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Hays Legal is pleased to be working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Complex Injury Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join a well-established defendant insurance practice handling high-value and complex injury litigation. The role offers exposure to catastrophic injury matters, significant client contact, and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

Your new role

You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners on a range of complex defendant insurance claims whilst also managing your own caseload. The work will primarily involve Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims, often involving serious and life-changing injuries.

This position would suit a solicitor seeking high-quality complex injury work, a strong team culture, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex defendant personal injury claims.
• Handling Employers' Liability and Public Liability matters from inception through to resolution.
• Assisting on high-value and catastrophic injury cases.
• Advising insurers and commercial clients on liability, indemnity and litigation strategy.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other key legal documentation.
• Conducting legal research and analysing case strategy.
• Negotiating settlements and achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
• Attending court hearings, conferences and mediations where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow existing client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

What you'll need to succeed

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives with:

• 4+ years' PQE gained within defendant insurance, personal injury or complex injury litigation.
• Strong experience handling Employers' Liability and/or Public Liability claims.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and insurance litigation processes.
• Experience working with insurers and commercial clients.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and case management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and a commercial approach to litigation.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Advocacy experience or attendance at court hearings would be advantageous
• Experience of catastrophic injury, complex liability disputes or high-value claims would be particularly beneficial.
• Experience working with commercial clients is beneficial

What you'll get in return

• High-quality complex and catastrophic injury work.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with leading insurer and commercial clients.

What you need to do now

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