Associate Solicitor – Defendant EL/PL | Leeds / Hybrid | £40,000 – £55,000
A leading Defendant insurance firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor (0–3 PQE) to join its expanding Employers’ and Public Liability team in Leeds.
Working alongside market-leading partners and senior lawyers, you’ll handle a broad caseload of Defendant personal injury claims for corporate and London market insurer clients. The work includes complex, high-value and multi-track EL/PL matters, with early exposure to serious and catastrophic injury and property damage claims.
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills within a Tier 1 Defendant insurance practice, offering genuine support, structured training, and clear progression as part of a collaborative national team.
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEX (0–3 PQE) with experience in Defendant or Claimant personal injury.
* Solid knowledge of EL/PL litigation procedures and strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop within a specialist insurance litigation environment.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary £40,000 – £55,000 plus benefits.
* Hybrid working and a supportive, flexible culture.
* Access to complex, high-quality Defendant personal injury and insurance litigation work.
* Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
For a confidential discussion, contact:
📧 alex.groom@capeclarke.com
📱 07551 663708
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