Complex Injury Senior Associate

The Role

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Complex Injury Senior Associate - Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £70,000

A leading national defendant law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its specialist Complex Injury team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value personal injury claims, including complex injury matters, acting on behalf of major insurer clients across a broad range of sectors.

As a Senior Associate within the Complex Injury team, you will manage a caseload of complex multi-track claims while supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury matters valued in excess of £1 million. This role offers exposure to technically challenging work, sophisticated insurer clients, and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

• Managing a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims valued from £100,000 to £500,000

• Assisting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters exceeding £1 million

• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy

• Drafting pleadings, defences, schedules and counter-schedules

• Reviewing and analysing complex medical, liability and expert evidence

• Preparing valuations, reserve recommendations and quantum assessments

• Representing clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, counsel and experts

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

• Proven experience handling high-value multi-track personal injury litigation

• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, insurance law and the CPR

• Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues

• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills

• Commercially minded with strong client relationship abilities

• Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines effectively

• Experience dealing with MIB claims, Article 75 matters or Uninsured/Untraced Driver claims would be advantageous

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 dependent on experience

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service

• Company Pension

• Hybrid working

• Private medical insurance

• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover

• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers

• Supportive working environment with clear progression

• Strong training and development opportunities

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