Job Description
Legal Director - Casualty A Casualty Legal Director is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50, defendant law firm in Leeds. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience. My client is an award winning, international law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit a Legal Director or Senior Solicitor to join their award winning Casualty team. This is a strategic growth hire for a senior lawyer who can lead, develop, and deliver on key insurer client programmes, with a profile in the market and a track record of high-quality technical work. You will run complex and high-value casualty claims (EL/PL) including catastrophic injury, multi-defendant litigation & policy coverage. This is a client-facing leadership role with the autonomy to grow and shape a portfolio. Responsibilities:
* Manage and supervise a technically challenging litigated caseload
* Lead case strategy, complex pleadings, quantum analysis and negotiation
* Support partners with client relationship management, panel/SLAs and strategic performance meetings
* Supervise, mentor, and develop fee earners
* Contribute to thought leadership, training and market engagement
Applications are invited from experienced Defendant Casualty Solicitors/Legal Directors and you will have a proven record of leading on complex injury / EL/PL matters. You will have excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset. Benefits: This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:
* Flexible working hours/remote working
* Performance related bonus scheme
* Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
* Income protection
* Life assurance
* Interest free travel loan scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounted dental scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for immediate consideration.