Personal Injury Associate / Team Leader
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office, including two Wednesdays per month for team meeting and file clinic)
Salary: £,–£, DOE + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced personal injury solicitor who’s passionate about both quality legal work and developing others? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, people-first firm in Manchester, known for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a genuinely collaborative culture.
The Opportunity
This role offers the best of both worlds: a quality caseload spanning Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, Occupiers’ Liability, and RTA matters, together with a leadership role supporting and mentoring colleagues as the team expands. You’ll handle work across Portal, Intermediate Track, and Multi-Track levels, while playing a key part in shaping processes and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a quality caseload of approximately – EL/PL/OL/RTA files
2. Provide guidance, supervision, and training to a small but growing team
3. Contribute to process improvement and support the integration of new team members
4. Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
5. Attend monthly in-person team meetings and work two days per week in the Manchester office
What they’re Looking For
6. Qualified solicitor with 6– years’ PQE
7. Strong technical experience in Multi-Track and Intermediate Track personal injury claims
8. Confident managing a mixed caseload of EL/PL, OL, and RTA files
9. A natural and approachable leader who enjoys mentoring others and working collaboratively
10. Someone commercially aware, values-driven, and eager to progress within a growing firm
Salary & Benefits
11. Competitive salary £,–£, depending on experience
12. Performance-based bonus scheme
13. Reduced personal caseload to allow focus on leadership and team development
14. Car parking space provided
15. Flexible hybrid working and wellbeing support
16. Access to an on-site gym
17. Clear pathways into senior leadership roles
18. Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
19. Recognition and rewards for both individual and team achievements
Why Join?
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact as both a lawyer and a leader – all within a modern, supportive firm that puts its people first – this could be the perfect next step in your career.