<div><h3>Senior Associate / Lead - Large Loss</h3><p><b>Department:</b> Legal</p><p><b>Employment Type:</b> Permanent - Full Time</p><p><b>Location:</b> Birmingham</p><p><b>Reporting To:</b> Dep. Ops Director</p><h3>Description</h3><p>Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs</p><p>We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Senior Associate / Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high‑performing team, while handling a stimulating caseload of high‑value claims.</p><p>At Keoghs, you’ll be empowered to build your reputation, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business.</p><h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3><p>As Lead Lawyer, you’ll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm.</p><p>Your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow)</li><li>Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure</li><li>Handling large loss cases (250 thousand – 1M+), supported by a Technical Director</li><li>Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy</li><li>Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers</li><li>Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth</li><li>Delivering training internally and to clients</li><li>Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences</li><li>Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans</li><li>Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows</li><li>Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processes</li></ul><h3>What were looking for</h3><h3>Technical Expertise</h3><ul><li>Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience</li><li>Proven track record handling high‑value complex injury claims</li><li>Experience managing cases 250 thousand – 1M+</li><li>Confident in advocacy</li></ul><h3>Leadership Capability</h3><ul><li>Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team</li><li>Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively</li><li>Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement</li><li>Skilled at delegation and workload management</li></ul><h3>Core Skills</h3><ul><li>Confident, proactive and driven</li><li>Excellent communication and client relationship skills</li><li>Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities</li><li>Commercially aware with business development acumen</li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines</li></ul><h3>Why Join Keoghs?</h3><p>This is more than just a legal role – it’s a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration.</p><p>You’ll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long‑term career development.</p><p>Ready to Lead?</p><p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high‑performing, forward‑thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.</p><h3>Job Benefits</h3><ul><li>Davies Incentive Plan</li><li>25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.</li><li>Simply Health Care Cash Plan</li><li>WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing and healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing</li><li>Death in Service</li><li>Critical Illness Cover</li><li>PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)</li><li>Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after successfully completing probation)</li><li>Tech Scheme</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Gym Flex</li><li>Access to Online Discount Sites</li><li>Discounted Gourmet Society Membership</li><li>Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide</li><li>Discounts at local retail outlets</li></ul></div>