Overview

Head of Legal - UK / HarKaye Core Talent

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Associate Solicitor (NQ – 4 years PQE) to join a highly regarded Personal Injury team in Leeds. This position offers exposure to complex, high-value cases involving catastrophic injuries, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation claims.

Hybrid working available

The successful candidate will work closely with leading Partners on life-changing cases, gaining invaluable hands-on experience, while also developing the confidence to manage their own caseload as appropriate.

This is a role that combines first-class technical legal work with the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of seriously injured clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting senior lawyers on high-value catastrophic injury claims.
• Running your own caseload of personal injury matters (with appropriate supervision).
• Drafting witness statements, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Instructing experts and Counsel.
• Managing disclosure, preparing trial bundles, and conducting litigation proceedings.
• Advising clients and their families with empathy and clarity throughout the claims process.
• Attending interim hearings and engaging with ADR where required.
• Supervising and delegating work to paralegals and trainees.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, billing, and financial performance.
• Actively contributing to business development, marketing initiatives, and client relationship management.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor (NQ – 4 years PQE) with a strong grounding in litigation.
• Experience in serious or catastrophic personal injury is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical skills and a solid understanding of relevant procedural and evidential issues.
• A strong academic background with sound clinical knowledge relating to catastrophic injury claims.

Why Apply?

• Work on career-defining catastrophic injury cases alongside highly respected lawyers.
• Build your technical expertise in one of the most specialist areas of personal injury law.
• Gain early responsibility with structured support and mentoring.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A progressive, supportive culture that encourages involvement with charities, rehabilitation providers, and the wider serious injury community.
• Career Development – Structured training, mentoring, and genuine progression opportunities.
• Wellbeing Support – Mental health first aiders, wellbeing initiatives, healthcare, and flexible working.
• Inclusive Culture – Friendly, collaborative, and recognised nationally as a great place to work.
• Work/Life Balance – Balanced caseloads and flexibility to support life outside of work.
• Community & Giving Back – Opportunities to get involved in pro bono work and charitable initiatives.
• Recognition & Rewards – Competitive salary, bonus potential, and regular recognition of contributions.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice