The Role Department : Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss (CILL) Location : Manchester Role : Associate - (Flexible) / Senior Associate - (Flexible) The Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. With 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, and 3200 legal professionals in over 60 locations on 6 continents, our reach is truly global. We’re also leaders in the Casualty market. Built on scale, unparalleled expertise, and a new vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, our Casualty practice is the biggest in the UK. Our incredibly varied workload includes multi-million cases that take us from our desks to courtrooms across the UK. It’s a chance to learn from true industry experts and experienced people at all levels of our business - all committed to helping you build a successful law career. The Team This is an exciting, new opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. This role offers a high degree of variation and flexibility, working on multiple short-term assignments across our top tier Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss Teams. Our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, and quantum assessments for all levels of Multi-Track claims. Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers corporations, and health and public sector bodies to defend their most serious and highest value cases. We handle the whole range of complex and high value claims including fatality, acquired brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, chronic pain, the funding of long-term care and rehabilitation. This role will be managing a variety of large loss case work ranging from motor, EL/PL, and indemnity. The Role This exciting new role at Clyde & Co offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced associate looking for a varied and flexible opportunity. This role would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Working across multiple teams within the CILL practice across, you will be contributing to a wide variety of high-value cases, gaining diverse, hands-on experience. This role offers a unique combination of autonomy, variety, and professional growth whilst helping our teams meet the evolving needs of their clients. Alongside strong case-handling capabilities, we are looking for someone who is highly adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable shifting between different teams, to meet client needs. You’ll play a key role in supporting critical casework where your legal skills, strategic thinking, and ability to quickly build relationships will make an immediate impact. If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your experience and networks, work with exceptional lawyers and high-calibre clients on interim and fixed-term assignments whilst enjoying the benefits of working for a leading law firm this role is for you. Due to the nature of the role you will benefit from increased flexibility to help you find the right balance for you and have the opportunity to take breaks between assignments, ensuring client needs are met. We understand that flexibility isn’t one-size-fits-all, which is why we’re keen to discuss the arrangements that will work best for you in this new role. Our goal is to support your continued growth and development as a top-tier lawyer, while also ensuring we meet our clients' needs. Due to the nature of the role you will benefit from increased flexibility to help you find the right balance for you and have the opportunity to take breaks between assignments, ensuring client needs are met. Key Responsibilities Acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations. Assisting on a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity Cat & large loss cases. Carrying out investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports. Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives. Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs. File Management – including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence. Attending and appearing at court and adhering to court timetables. Supporting the Partners in servicing existing clients, and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation. You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements. Drafting of all legal documents and client advice. Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings. Essential Skills and Experience Ability to quickly adjust to different practice areas and case types. Experience of personal injury litigation and comprehensive, varied understanding of CILL law. Enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge Ability to quickly build rapport with new teams and clients, understanding their unique needs and working styles. Work effectively with diverse teams and contribute to a positive work environment. Ability to manage multiple cases and tasks efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met. Willingness to collaborate with other lawyers and staff at all levels and provide support as needed. Willingness to take on a variety of tasks, working on different assignments switching between different legal matters seamlessly. Proficiency in handling diverse legal matters, from litigation to transactional work, and the ability to provide competent legal advice across various domains. Proficiency in both written and verbal communication to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and court personnel. Our Values Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We: Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. LI-HYBRID LI-SK2 When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 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