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Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

William James Recruitment
Southampton · posted 20 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Southampton, England
Category
Legal

Overview

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (NQ-5 years PQE) to join its market-leading Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team. You will act for leading insurer and corporate clients on complex, high-value personal injury claims, including motor, employers’ liability, public liability, equestrian, and cross-border matters. The work spans every stage of a claim – from liability investigations to policy coverage and quantum assessment. You’ll manage your own caseload while assisting on some of the team’s most challenging and high-profile work.

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own caseload across a range of personal injury claims (defendant experience preferred)
  • Work on high-value cases including catastrophic injury and/or large loss matters
  • Contribute to liability investigations, policy coverage analysis, and quantum assessment
  • Assist on the team’s most challenging and high-profile work

The Candidate

  • NQ-5 years’ PQE in personal injury litigation (defendant experience preferred)
  • Exposure to catastrophic injury and/or large loss cases
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach

Benefits & How to Apply

  • Competitive salary up to £60k (DOE) with bonus structure
  • Generous annual leave allowance with option to purchase additional days
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Structured career progression with ongoing learning and development opportunities

Contact

Danielle Lawton — Retained Consultant

Email: [email protected]

Job Details

  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
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