Reference: 4843031Job ID: 5423551Posted: 2026-11-05Closing date: 2027-02-03Location: BirminghamSalary: Competitive (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: Email: new companyAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Defendant EL/PL Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national insurance disputes team in Birmingham.You will take responsibility for your own varied caseload of employers’ liability and public liability claims, including higher-value matters proceeding through the Multi-Track.
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You will also work alongside senior lawyers on complex and catastrophic injury claims, particularly those arising from industrial accidents.The role offers a high level of autonomy alongside exposure to complex litigation, major insurer and corporate clients, and the opportunity to supervise and develop junior members of the team.Your new roleManage your own caseload of defendant EL and PL claims from instruction through to conclusion.Handle higher-value and complex claims, including Multi-Track litigation.Assist senior lawyers with catastrophic injury claims, particularly those arising from industrial accidents.Act on behalf of insurers, corporate clients and other organisations involved in commercial insurance risks.Develop and implement appropriate litigation and case strategies.Undertake advocacy where appropriate.Supervise and support junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals.Assist with client development, marketing initiatives and client seminars.What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally be a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 4 years' PQE and strong experience in defendant personal injury litigation.You should have:Extensive defendant EL/PL litigation experience.Experience independently managing your own caseload.Strong experience of Multi-Track personal injury claims.The ability to develop and implement effective case strategies.Excellent drafting and written communication skills.Advocacy experience.Strong time, caseload and file management skills.The ability to supervise and delegate work to junior colleagues.A proactive and commercially minded approach.Experience assisting Partners or senior lawyers on larger or catastrophic injury claims would be particularly advantageous.
Previous exposure to clinical negligence litigation would also be beneficial but is not essential.What you'll get in returnYou'll join a well-established and supportive insurance litigation team offering high-quality defendant personal injury work and genuine opportunities to develop at Senior Associate level.The position offers:A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.High-quality defendant EL/PL and casualty work.Exposure to complex and catastrophic injury litigation.Work for major insurers and corporate clients.A high level of autonomy over your own caseload.Supervisory and mentoring responsibilities.Involvement in client development and business development activities.Flexible working options.Strong opportunities for continued career progression. xsabvtc What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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