Loss Senior Associate; PQE

£60,000.0 to £85,000.0 per year, Up to £85,000 + Bonus

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/02/2026

Your new company Our client is a highly-regarded defendant firm with offices nationwide.

They are currently recruiting a large loss senior associate to join either their Manchester or Birmingham office on a hybrid basis.

Applicants must have 6 years PQE in defendant personal injury with large loss experience.

You can expect a very competitive salary and hybrid working structure.

Your new role This Large Loss Senior Associate role will see you:
Manage a diverse caseload of complex liability and injury claims, including multi-track and large loss matters.

Handle both pre-litigation and litigated files, up to a high multi-track level.

Advise on employers' liability (EL), public liability (PL), motor, product liability, and defective premises/property claims.

Liaise with a range of clients, including insurers, public sector clients, local authorities, restaurants, retails and clients in the leisure industry.

Supervision of junior team members where required.

Conduct thorough investigations and provide strategic advice to clients.

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills in assessing liability and quantum.

Maintain and develop client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service delivery.

Collaborate with colleagues across national and international offices on cross-border quantum investigations.

Apply knowledge of policy coverage where required.

What you'll need to succeed UK Qualified Solicitor (6 years PQE) or CILEX qualified with relevant experience.

Working knowledge of policy coverage is desirable.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity for defendant catastrophic injury solicitors/chartered legal executives where you can expect a challenging caseload of multi-track and large loss defendant personal injury work.

You will be joining a high-performing team working with a range of corporate clients.

A very competitive salary of up to £85,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience.

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