At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team managing complex personal injury claims while supporting business development.
- Company: A leading national law firm with a people-first culture and commitment to social impact.
- Benefits: Flexible remote-first working, healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in personal injury law while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 8+ years of experience in EL/PL claims.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Remote-first from Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds office. We are pleased to be partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit an experienced EL/PL Solicitor to join its well-established personal injury team. While some firms focus exclusively on high-value, specialist litigation, this firm offers something different — the chance to build a varied and meaningful legal career within a supportive, people-first environment. With a broad range of practice areas and a strong commitment to social impact, we give you the flexibility to develop your expertise while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, whether you prefer remote-first or office-based working.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional to assume a key leadership role whilst undertaking a small caseload of multi-track personal injury claims involving Employer’s Liability and Public Liability matters.
The RoleYou will take full ownership of a caseload of complex multi-track EL/PL claims, handling matters from instruction through to settlement or trial.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a reduced caseload of multi-track Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims
- Providing operational and technical guidance to the team
- Day to day management of direct reports including allocation of cases, 121s and file reviews
- Supporting business development, budgeting and forecasting
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Chartered Legal Executive (8+ years)
- Proven experience managing EL/PL personal injury claims
- Strong understanding of multi-track litigation
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management skills
- Ability to undertake business development activity and financial analysis
