Role
The team handle the defence of pre-action and litigated civil claims for personal injury and property damage, regulatory (HSE, police and CQC) investigations and prosecutions, attending at coroner’s inquests and dealing with policy coverage issues and disputes. The work is primarily Employer’s and Public Liability and the value of claims range from fast‑track through to multi‑million‑pound, multi‑party disputes.
You will play an important role assisting partners on complex litigation, often involving criminal and health and safety related enforcement action, civil claims for compensation, coroner’s inquests and coverage interpretation/disputes. You will also have an autonomous case load of defendant Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims. The team is primarily instructed by insurers to act on behalf of policyholders but also receives non‑insurance related instructions.
Candidate
You will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years PQE and a solid defendant personal injury background, ideally working on behalf of insurers, with experience in EL and PL claims.
Why apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that is going from strength to strength and is one of the leading firms for insurance and risk in the UK. The team have been recognised in the 2026 Legal 500 rankings, with leading results across multiple practice areas throughout England and Wales.
You will join a firm where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit, working alongside enthusiastic, talented lawyers. You will be offered a market‑leading salary as well as enhanced benefits to include private medical insurance, electric vehicle scheme and a competitive bonus scheme.
For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal or apply as directed.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
- Legal Services
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Contact Detail:
KMA Legal Recruitment Recruiting Team