Senior Associate - Large Loss Lawyer

  • Keoghs LLP
  • Bolton, Lancashire
  • Aug 18, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Large Loss Lawyer - Complex Injury

Bolton Full-time (35 hours)

Join a leading complex injury team handling high-value, high-impact claims

We have an opportunity for a Large Loss Lawyer to join our specialist Complex Injury team, working on challenging, high-value claims within coverage as well as EL/PL/RTA and claims within the MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) space.

This role offers the chance to work on multi-track matters ranging from one hundred thousand to over a million, including catastrophic injury cases, while collaborating with experienced Lead Lawyer and sophisticated insurer clients.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key part in progressing complex injury claims from instruction through to resolution, taking responsibility for both your own caseload and supporting on larger matters.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically one hundred thousand up to five hundred thousand)
  • Supporting the Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury claims exceeding a million
  • Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum, indemnity, and strategy
  • Drafting pleadings, defences, and counter-schedules in complex cases
  • Conducting forensic analysis of medical and liability evidence
  • Preparing technical advice and reserve/valuation assessments using tools such as Ogden Tables
  • Representing clients at mediations, joint settlement meetings (JSMs), and conferences
  • Building strong relationships with clients, counsel, and experts
  • Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the team
About You:

We're looking for a confident and commercially aware legal professional who thrives on complexity and delivers high-quality outcomes.

You will have:

  • Qualification as a Solicitor, CILEX, or equivalent legal experience
  • Proven experience handling high-value, multi-track personal injury claims.
  • Strong understanding of litigation practice, case law, and insurance principles
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
  • Confident communication and client-facing skills

? Experience with the MIB, Uninsured/Untraced Drivers Agreements, or Article 75 is advantageous-but not essential.

What you'll get in return

  • Exposure to high-value, complex and catastrophic injury work
  • Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and client relationships
  • A collaborative environment where you'll work closely with experienced lawyers
  • Support to grow your career and build your own caseload and reputation

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking to advance your career in complex, high-value litigation within a supportive and ambitious team-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team delivering exceptional results in complex injury law.NB: We anticipate this role will be appointed up to Senior Associate level; however, this will ultimately depend on the successful candidate's experience. We welcome applications from individuals across a range of experience levels, and the appropriate level will be discussed during the application and interview process.

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 & 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
  • 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

after successfully completing probation