Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - up to £49,000 + Excellent Benefits Package - Generous Bonus Scheme

A leading national law firm, renowned for its specialist insurance litigation practice and exceptional client service, is seeking to expand its Catastrophic Injury team with the appointment of a Solicitor.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a Legal 500‑ranked Partner on high‑value and complex defendant personal injury claims involving major insurers, counsel and expert witnesses. The team handles some of the most significant large‑loss cases in the UK, offering exceptional exposure and career development for someone looking to progress within high‑end defence litigation.

There is a consistent flow of quality instructions from long‑standing insurer clients, and the firm is looking for a driven and organised individual with a passion for complex injury work.

Key Requirements

• Experience in defendant catastrophic or large loss injury claims (ideal but not essential if strong transferable litigation experience)
• Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills
• High level of IT competency
• Ambitious, proactive and eager to develop within high‑value defence litigation

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £49,000 DOE plus generous bonus scheme
• Flexible / hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday leave and holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension
• Health Cash Plan, life assurance and income protection
• Discounts on gym memberships, tech, insurance and travel

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact

Danielle Lawton, Retained Consultant

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range

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