We are currently working with a leading national law firm is seeking a talented Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor (4 PQE+) to join its growing London-based Insurance team. Hybrid working arrangements available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and fast-expanding practice acting for major insurers and policyholders on a broad range of complex and high-value claims.
The Firm:
* Finalist at the British Insurance Awards
* Partners recognised in the Legal 500
* Significant market profile and press recognition for thought leadership
* Rapidly growing team
* High-quality national client base including major insurers and policyholders
The Role:
* Manage your own caseload of defendant EL/PL claims
* Assist partners on complex and high‑profile litigation
* Handle pre‑action and litigated personal injury and property damage claims
* Advise on regulatory investigations and prosecutions involving the HSE, police and CQC
* Attend coroner’s inquests
* Assist with policy coverage disputes and interpretation issues
* Work on claims ranging from fast‑track matters through to multi‑million‑pound, multi‑party disputes
* Dealing primarily with instructions from insurers on behalf of policyholders, plus direct non‑insurance related instructions.
About You:
Applications are encouraged from solicitors with:
* 4+ years’ PQE in defendant personal injury litigation
* Strong experience handling Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims
* An insurer client background, ideally acting on behalf of insurers/policyholders
* Excellent technical and drafting ability
* Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
* A proactive, ambitious and organised approach
* Excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills
The Opportunity:
This role offers exposure to high-quality, varied and complex work within a collaborative and ambitious team environment. You will play a key role in the continued growth of a highly regarded national insurance practice with genuine opportunities for progression and development.
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