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Associate - Serious Injury A senior opportunity within a specialist Serious Injury practice, offering the chance to work on complex, high-value claims within a well-structured and highly regarded team. This role is suited to experienced Serious Injury lawyers operating at a senior level who are looking to focus on high-quality work in an environment designed to support long-term case strategy and client outcomes. Caseloads are carefully managed to allow the time, autonomy and attention required to handle complex claims effectively. The Opportunity: As an Associate, you will: Lead a portfolio of complex Serious Injury claims, predominantly RTA-based, typically valued from £150k to multi-million-pound outcomes Take full responsibility for case strategy, including liability, quantum, rehabilitation and settlement Work collaboratively with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care experts, architects and financial specialists Secure early interim payments and rehabilitation funding to support client recovery Provide supervision, guidance and mentoring to junior team members Play an active role in delivering excellent client outcomes through a structured, multi-disciplinary approach About You: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Fellow with significant post-qualification experience (typically 8+ years PQE or equivalent) Proven experience as a lead file handler on complex Serious Injury matters Strong technical knowledge of litigation, liability and quantum Demonstrated ability to manage high-value, complex claims independently Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues Excellent client care skills and professional credibility within the sector What's on Offer: Competitive salary of £60,000 - £90,000 (DOE) Life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits, including the option to buy or sell annual leave A dedicated monthly wellbeing day Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression A supportive, collaborative environment focused on quality over volume Opportunities to contribute to departmental development and sector engagement This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Serious Injury lawyer looking to work within a forward-thinking practice that prioritises high-quality work, professional autonomy, and long-term client outcomes. If the above role is of interest then please send an updated CV to (url removed) or for a confidential discussion about the role then call Chris on (phone number removed).

Catastrophic Injury Associate - Bristol An opportunity has arisen with a highly respected global law firm known for its strength in complex defendant litigation. The Bristol office is looking to recruit an Associate into its specialist catastrophic injury practice, acting for major insurers and large corporate organisations on substantial and sensitive claims. The Opportunity You will become part of a well-established team dealing with serious injury matters of significant value and complexity. The position will involve: Running a caseload of high-value catastrophic injury claims with appropriate supervision Handling cases involving motor, employers' liability and public liability issues Supporting senior lawyers on multi-million pound litigation and contributing to case tactics Building and maintaining relationships with insurer and corporate clients Candidate Profile A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in serious injury litigation Solid defendant personal injury experience across a range of liability matters Exposure to complex, high-value claims A team-focused approach and strong technical capability The Firm This is a chance to join an international practice with an excellent reputation in the insurance sector. You will gain hands-on involvement in some of the most significant catastrophic injury claims in the market, within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. For further information or a confidential conversation, please contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal, or submit your application for consideration.

Your New Firm Our client is a highly respected regional law firm recognised for its quality of work in catastrophic injury, personal injury and medical negligence. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and achieving life-changing outcomes for individuals affected by serious and complex injuries.The Personal Injury offering sits within a wider Injury and Medical Negligence group, known for handling high-value, technically challenging cases and providing holistic support throughout the entire rehabilitation journey. The team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely committed to long-term career development for its lawyers. Your New Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Serious Injury team as an Associate. You will work on a caseload centred on complex, high-value personal injury matters, with a particular focus on traumatic brain injury (adult and child), complex orthopaedic injuries, and fatal incident/inquest work.In this role, you will manage and progress serious injury claims involving long-term rehabilitation needs and complex liability and quantum issues. You will work collaboratively within small sub-teams, sharing responsibility for moving high-value files forward and ensuring continuity across multi-year cases. You will provide clear, supportive and empathetic guidance to vulnerable clients and their families, often during extremely challenging circumstances. Alongside this, you will contribute to case strategy, assist with evidence gathering, liaise with experts and engage in negotiations. You will also play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring a consistently high-quality service across all matters. What You'll Need to Succeed Ideally, you will be a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of two years' experience in personal injury, including exposure to serious or catastrophic injury work. You will bring proven experience in traumatic brain injury claims, along with strong technical ability, excellent attention to detail and confidence handling complex litigation tasks. You will be naturally empathetic, calm under pressure and effective when supporting vulnerable clients and their families. A collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to contribute positively within a team-led model of case management. You should be proactive, highly organised and confident taking ownership of your work while operating as part of a wider group. The team is also open to candidates with broader personal injury backgrounds who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a genuine motivation to specialise in serious injury. What You'll Get in Return You will join a highly regarded and technically strong team that offers exposure to high-value, complex catastrophic injury work, together with a supportive and genuinely collaborative working culture where teamwork is central to how cases are progressed. The firm is committed to long-term career development and provides clear opportunities for progression, alongside hybrid working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, with a typical expectation of three days per week in the office. The team is open to considering candidates from the surrounding regions as well as those interested in relocating to the South Coast. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role or would like a confidential discussion about your experience, please get in touch. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have gained the relevant experience, but we welcome applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate the required skills and capabilities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.