Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor – Catastrophic Injury
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield
My client is seeking a motivated Associate to join their highly respected Catastrophic Injury team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the strongest practices in the market, supporting a renowned Partner on complex, sensitive, and high‑value cases, including matters that have attracted national media attention.
The Role
* Investigate and manage high‑value, multi‑track, and large‑loss cases
* Work on complex motor, EL/PL, and sport‑related concussion matters
* Handle both pre‑litigated and litigated files
* Manage cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, chronic pain, and major loss
* Collaborate with a top‑tier, forward‑thinking team recognised for innovation and client‑focused solutions
* Engage with cross‑border cases via an international office network
About the Team
* Top‑ranked Serious & Catastrophic Injury team recognised in major legal directories
* Acts for leading insurers, corporates, and composite insurers
* Renowned for complex, high‑profile, cross‑jurisdictional cases
* Operates with a modern, solution‑focused ethos supported by market‑leading tech and R&D capability
Required Experience
* 2 – 10 years' PQE UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with equivalent experience
* Litigation experience in catastrophic injury defence or claimant work
* Must be able to handle a caseload of multi‑track cases with values up to £1 million
* Comfortable with client contact, relationship building, and attending business development events
* Ability to manage complex, high‑value files with precision and professionalism
This is a career‑defining opportunity, with a firm that prides itself on progression and the opportunity to join one of the highest‑profile catastrophic injury teams.
rio@douglas-scott.co.uk
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