Senior Associate / Lead - Large Loss in Belsize Park

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Dep. Ops Director

Description

Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs. We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Senior Associate / Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high‐performing team, while handling a stimulating caseload of high‐value claims. At Keoghs, you'll be empowered to build your reputation, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

As Lead Lawyer, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow)
• Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure
• Handling large loss cases (250 thousand – 1M+), supported by a Technical Director
• Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy
• Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers
• Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth
• Delivering training internally and to clients
• Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences
• Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans
• Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processes

What we're looking for

Technical Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience
• Proven track record handling high‐value complex injury claims
• Experience managing cases 250 thousand – 1M+
• Confident in advocacy

Leadership Capability

• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team
• Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively
• Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement
• Skilled at delegation and workload management

Core Skills

• Confident, proactive and driven
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong analytical and decision‐making abilities
• Commercially aware with business development acumen
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Why Join Keoghs?

This is more than just a legal role – it's a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long‐term career development.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high‐performing, forward‐thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing and healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme (after successfully completing probation)
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets