Are you an experienced personal injury litigator ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise supports both clients and colleagues? Thompsons Solicitors is looking for a Senior Lawyer to join our National Litigation Unit (NLU) —a key role for someone who wants to combine high‑quality casework with meaningful supervisory responsibility. Flexibility and working hours We offer genuine flexibility and autonomy in how you manage your workload, alongside a hybrid working model that supports a balance between office and home working. Our working hours operate between 7am and 7pm, with start times as late as 11am available to fit around individual needs. This flexibility is underpinned by a culture that trusts you to manage your diary and client work effectively. This is a key role As a Senior Lawyer in the NLU, you’ll play a central role in delivering justice for our union members and their friends and families. You’ll be helping to shape the performance, development and culture of the wider team. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise, your judgement, and your leadership skills to make a real impact—both on client outcomes and on the success of the Unit. In this role, you will: Supervise and support G3 and G4 Lawyers, ensuring best practice in client care and case management. Manage your own caseload of complex FT ex‑portal accident claims from start to finish. Work closely with Team Managers and the Regional PI Manager to allocate cases effectively and monitor team caseloads. Encourage problem‑solving, creative thinking and strong communication across the team. Support colleagues where underperformance or case management issues arise. Ensure accurate time recording and compliance with all firm policies. Monitor and manage disbursements, supplier use, funding, billing and costs recovery. Deliver work in line with KPIs, targets and NLU objectives. Contribute to recruitment activities, including shortlisting and interviewing. Deliver training through induction and the NLU Training Academy. Act as a key partner to the Regional PI Manager in driving performance and fostering a positive team culture. Who we are looking for The ideal candidate will be an admitted solicitor or CILEx with higher rights with around 5 years of relevant experience handling a full EL/PL Fast Track caseload within the EX Portal. You will have experience managing cases from commencement of litigation through to conclusion, including issuing and serving proceedings, reviewing and responding to defences, and progressing matters in line with court directions. Experience dealing with interim applications, instructing counsel where required, and supporting matters through to trial is essential. This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate strong client care and communication skills, sound judgement, confident decision-making, and a solid level of legal knowledge and expertise. It will suit someone who naturally delivers legal services with a personal approach, showing care, understanding, and sensitivity when supporting clients throughout the litigation process. What we offer We offer more than just a job; we offer growth. With access to exceptional training opportunities and clear progression pathways, this role provides the perfect environment for you to thrive and have your expertise and dedication recognised. Contributory pension scheme (up to 11%) £4500 Car allowance Permanent health insurance Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) Life assurance 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 5 days additional leave over Christmas Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Subsidised sports and social club Annual travel and parking loans Financial assistance for professional development Please apply today or for a confidential conversation contact Steven King on 07929 015 230 or stevenking@thompsons.law