Senior Associate - Large Loss Lawyer

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner

Description

Large Loss Lawyer - Complex Injury

Bolton | Full-time (35 hours)

Join a leading complex injury team handling high-value, high-impact claims

We have an opportunity for a Large Loss Lawyer to join our specialist Complex Injury team , working on challenging, high-value claims within coverage as well as EL/PL/RTA and claims within the MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) space.

This role offers the chance to work on multi-track matters ranging from one hundred thousand to over a million, including catastrophic injury cases, while collaborating with experienced Lead Lawyer and sophisticated insurer clients.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key part in progressing complex injury claims from instruction through to resolution, taking responsibility for both your own caseload and supporting on larger matters.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically one hundred thousand up to five hundred thousand)
• Supporting the Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury claims exceeding a million
• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity, and strategy
• Drafting pleadings, defences, and counter-schedules in complex cases
• Conducting forensic analysis of medical and liability evidence
• Preparing technical advice and reserve/valuation assessments using tools such as Ogden Tables
• Representing clients at mediations, joint settlement meetings (JSMs), and conferences
• Building strong relationships with clients, counsel, and experts
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the team

About You:

We're looking for a confident and commercially aware legal professional who thrives on complexity and delivers high-quality outcomes.

You will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, CILEX, or equivalent legal experience
• Proven experience handling high-value, multi-track personal injury claims.
• Strong understanding of litigation practice, case law, and insurance principles
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
• Confident communication and client-facing skills

Experience with the MIB, Uninsured/Untraced Drivers Agreements, or Article 75 is advantageous-but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to high-value, complex and catastrophic injury work
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and client relationships
• A collaborative environment where you'll work closely with experienced lawyers
• Support to grow your career and build your own caseload and reputation

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking to advance your career in complex, high-value litigation within a supportive and ambitious team-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team delivering exceptional results in complex injury law.

NB: We anticipate this role will be appointed up to Senior Associate level; however, this will ultimately depend on the successful candidate's experience. We welcome applications from individuals across a range of experience levels, and the appropriate level will be discussed during the application and interview process.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation