William James Recruitment
Complex Injury Associate/Senior Associate
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The Role
Complex Injury Associate / Senior Associate - Southampton – Hybrid – Up to £70,000
A leading national defendant law firm is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its specialist Complex Injury team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a personal injury lawyer to work on complex, high-value claims on behalf of major insurer clients, with exposure to technically challenging litigation across a broad range of sectors.
As an Associate or Senior Associate within the Complex Injury team, you’ll manage a varied caseload of complex multi-track claims, with the opportunity to work alongside senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters valued in excess of £1 million. The role offers exposure to sophisticated insurer clients, high-quality litigation and excellent long-term opportunities for career development and progression.
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of complex multi-track personal injury claims, typically valued between £100,000 and £500,000
- Supporting senior lawyers on catastrophic injury and large loss matters valued at £1 million+
- Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity and litigation strategy
- Drafting pleadings, defences, schedules, counter-schedules and other legal documentation
- Reviewing and analysing complex medical, liability and expert evidence
- Preparing valuations, reserve recommendations and detailed quantum assessments
- Representing clients at mediations, settlement meetings and conferences where required
- Building strong working relationships with clients, Counsel, experts and other key stakeholders
- Supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching and mentoring
- Contributing to the wider team through knowledge-sharing, technical development and client service
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Proven experience handling complex and/or high-value multi-track personal injury litigation
- Strong understanding of personal injury litigation, insurance law and the Civil Procedure Rules
- Experience managing complex liability and quantum issues
- Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to build strong client relationships
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience working with insurer clients would be advantageous
- Experience with MIB claims, Article 75 matters or Uninsured/Untraced Driver claims would be advantageous
- Senior Associate candidates should ideally have experience supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the wider development of a team
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Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 3 days; increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service and Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear opportunities for progression
- Strong training and ongoing development opportunities
- Excellent long-term career development within a specialist Complex Injury team
How to Apply
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact Information
Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07496 800 407
- Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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