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Southampton

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a Band 1 Legal 500 Serious Injury team based in Southampton. Featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, this highly respected firm is recognised for its London-level expertise from a regional base, securing multi-million-pound settlements in complex and life-changing cases.

This is a chance to take on high-value, career-defining work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

As an Associate or Senior Associate within this leading team, you’ll manage a varied and high-quality caseload of serious injury matters, including:

• Complex orthopaedic injuries (including amputation)
• Fatal incidents & inquests

The team operates a collaborative, sub-team model, ensuring each case benefits from the combined expertise of multiple specialists. This approach gives you full exposure to the lifecycle of serious injury claims and direct access to Partner-level insight and mentorship.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (Grade B or above)
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in personal injury or serious injury work
• Strong technical expertise and a proactive, empathetic approach
• Confident working with vulnerable clients and managing complex, sensitive cases
• Passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for clients

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a top-tier team that’s making a real difference. The firm offers:

• Meaningful, high-value work with genuine social impact
• A “human-first” culture focused on collaboration and wellbeing
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing, modern firm
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 28 days’ annual leave, private medical insurance, firmwide bonus scheme, life assurance, and a generous pension

Apply now or contact Robyn Evans at Oculus Legal Group for a confidential discussion.