Catastrophic Loss Solicitor​/Associate

Reference: 4813433

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Manchester Salary:
Competitive + bonus (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Legal / Private Practice Company:
Hays Consultant:
Alexander Payne Hays office:
Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email: alexander.payne

Your new company

Our client is a leading global legal business seeking to expand its Catastrophic Loss team in Manchester. The firm is well recognised for delivering high-quality legal and claims solutions across insurance and complex litigation, with a strong reputation for handling high-value, technically challenging work. You’ll be joining a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports career development and progression.

This is a retrain role for those with strong multi-track personal injury experience and strong academics. Applications are welcomed from claimant and defendant solicitors or chartered legal executives.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or junior Solicitor to join a specialist catastrophic injury team. You will manage your own caseload of multi-track personal injury claims while also assisting on high-value, complex catastrophic loss matters, including brain injury, spinal injury, and fatal accident claims.

The role offers exposure to high-quality defendant work, primarily acting for insurers and large corporates, with strong supervision and development support.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload of multi-track personal injury claims (EL/PL and/or RTA)
Assisting senior lawyers on complex, high-value catastrophic injury cases

Advising clients on liability, quantum, and case strategy

Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and court pleadings

Preparing cases for trial and attending hearings where appropriate

Engaging in settlement negotiations and ADR processes

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Staying up to date with legal developments within catastrophic injury and insurance lawWhat you'll need to succeed

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ+)Strong multi-track personal injury experience (defendant experience preferred, but claimant backgrounds will be considered)

Experience of handling or assisting on EL/PL and/or RTA matters

Solid understanding of liability and quantum

Strong analytical and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability

Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management

Strong academic background

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package, including a strong bonus structure

High level of home working

Access to high-quality catastrophic injury work Clear progression and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environmentгибrid working model with flexibility

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email  or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. reer. #4813433 - Alexander Payne