Job Title: Catastrophic Injury Technical Lead
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Level: Team Leader
A senior role within a specialist Serious Injury practice.
Minster Law is a personal injury law firm with an established and expanding Serious Injury practice operating across England and Wales, acting exclusively for claimants in complex, high-value cases. Our business is known for its technical depth, disciplined approach to case strategy and sustained focus on long-term client outcomes.
This Catastrophic Injury Team Leader role is intended for experienced Serious Injury solicitors operating at a senior level who are looking to practise within a business structured to support high-quality Serious Injury work. Team sizes are structured to allow sustained senior focus on complex claims, ensuring sufficient time and autonomy to work effectively with clients, families, and specialist teams over the life of the claim.
Our practice operates to a well-established multi-disciplinary model, integrating legal expertise with rehabilitation planning and wider clinical and professional input to support the effective management of complex Serious Injury claims. Technical Leads, alongside their Associates, are trusted to lead case strategy throughout the lifecycle of the claim, exercising professional judgement within a collaborative environment.
The opportunity
As an Catastrophic Technical Lead in our Serious Injury team, you will:
· Lead a group of Associates who handle complex Serious Injury claims, predominantly RTA-based, typically valued over multi-million-pound outcomes.
· Alongside your team, take responsibility for case strategy throughout the lifecycle of the claim, including liability, quantum, rehabilitation planning and settlement.
· Provide guidance, oversight and peer support to your team ensuring outcomes for clients and the business are achieved.
· Lead with integrity, be respectful of all colleague opinions
Essential experience and qualifications
To ensure the appropriate level of expertise, applicants must demonstrate:
· Qualification as a Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE.
· A proven track record as a senior fee earners on Serious Injury matters achieving outcomes in excess of multi-million pounds.
· A consistent record of high-quality client care.
· Experience supporting, mentoring or developing colleagues.
· Experience of conducting 1-2-1’s / personal development plans / performance reviews at a senior colleague level
· The professional credibility to represent the firm externally within the Serious Injury sector.
Reward & Life at Minster Law
· Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your family, providing financial support in the event of the unexpected.
· Income Protection – Financial security if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury, helping to protect your income when you need it most.
· TradeAway – Take control of your work–life balance with the option to buy additional annual leave or sell unused leave to boost your earnings.
· Time For Me – A dedicated day each month for you, giving you the flexibility to prioritise your wellbeing, personal commitments or time to recharge.
· Long-term investment in professional development and progression.
· An environment that supports sustained, high-quality practice rather than volume-led delivery.
· Involvement in departmental development, knowledge leadership or service improvement.
· Engagement with relevant professional bodies or charities (e.g. APIL, Headway, SIA).
Personal Development
There is the opportunity for high performing individuals to move into different departments across the business to expand their knowledge and experience and develop a career within Minster Law. This role is a step towards becoming a competent Fee Earning in the Legal Services department.
Salary Information
The annual salary range for this role is £70,000 - £90,000.
Equal Opportunities
Minster Law is committed to equality and diversity and being a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 employer and Platinum accredited by Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, development and a supportive professional environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
You can read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on the Minster Law website.
Please note
The Recruitment Team at Minster Law would like to thank you for applying for Employment with us. Due to the high volume of applications, please note if you have not heard back from us in 10 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.