At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a top personal injury team and mentor future lawyers in complex litigation.
- Company: Join a leading national legal services provider with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent employee perks.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping best practices in claimant RTA litigation.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with experience in personal injury and RTA litigation.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
Role
RTA Technical Lead Solicitor
Location
Leeds
Salary
£40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Working Pattern
Hybrid Working (50% Office / 50% Home) Take the lead in one of the UK's most respected personal injury teams CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a leading national legal services provider that is looking to appoint an experienced RTA Technical Lead Solicitor to join its expanding Leeds office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor who enjoys the technical side of litigation and is looking to move into a role where they can influence quality, mentor colleagues and help shape best practice across a high-performing claimant team.
Rather than managing a large personal caseload, this position allows you to use your expertise to provide technical leadership, support complex litigation and develop the next generation of personal injury lawyers.
- Why this opportunity stands out
- Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working with an excellent work-life balance
- Annual company bonus
- Excellent pension contribution
- Genuine career progression within a national legal business
- Highly technical role with no traditional fee earning pressures
- Outstanding employee benefits and wellbeing package
The Role
As Technical Lead, you will be the go-to expert for claimant RTA litigation, supporting colleagues with complex legal issues whilst maintaining the highest standards of legal practice and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities will include
- Providing technical supervision and legal guidance to a team of claimant personal injury professionals.
- Acting as the subject matter expert for complex RTA litigation and associated personal injury matters.
- Reviewing legal advice, pleadings, applications and court documentation.
- Supporting colleagues with liability, quantum and litigation strategy.
- Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers and claims professionals to improve technical capability.
- Carrying out quality audits and file reviews to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Supporting the ongoing development of legal processes, risk management and technical standards.
- Working collaboratively with fellow Technical Leads to continually improve service delivery across the wider business.
What we're looking for
This opportunity would suit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor who enjoys technical excellence, mentoring others and working on complex legal issues rather than carrying a traditional high-volume caseload.
Ideally you will have
- Qualified Solicitor status with solid claimant personal injury experience.
- Extensive knowledge of RTA litigation, with additional exposure to EL/PL matters advantageous.
- Strong understanding of the OIC Portal, MOJ Portal, Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols.
- Experience drafting court documents, applications and instructions to Counsel.
- Excellent knowledge of liability, quantum and the Judicial College Guidelines.
- Previous experience providing technical supervision, mentoring or team leadership would be highly desirable.
- Outstanding communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- The Package
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid working model.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Optional private health and dental cover.
- Employee discounts and cashback schemes.
- Share purchase scheme.
- Ongoing technical development and structured career progression.
Why speak to CRA Consulting?
CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy with an outstanding reputation for placing legal professionals across Yorkshire and throughout the UK.
We work with many of the country's leading legal employers and provide honest, confidential career advice tailored to your long-term ambitions.
If you're looking to step into a technical leadership role where your legal expertise will genuinely influence the success of a wider team, we'd love to hear from you.
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RTA Technical Lead Solicitor in Leeds employer: CRA Legal
CRA Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on social housing and development transactions, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
