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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.
• Proven litigation experience, including handling high-value multi-track defendant work.
• 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.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.