Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate Solicitor

Job description

Catastrophic Injury Associate / Senior Associate (Claimant) – London (Hybrid) / Remote

Senior level (6+ PQE guide) | Salary up to £95,000 + excellent bonus & benefits

A specialist claimant Serious Injury practice is recruiting an experienced lawyer to join its growing team, with the option of being based from a new London office (hybrid) or working fully remote from elsewhere in the UK. The role offers genuine autonomy, sensible caseloads and the support of a multi-disciplinary setup focused on long-term client outcomes.

The role

You will take day-to-day ownership of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims and drive strategy across the lifecycle of each case. Duties will include:

• Leading serious injury matters from early liability investigations through to settlement and, where required, litigation
• Setting case strategy on liability, causation and quantum, including evidence planning and expert selection
• Managing rehabilitation and interim funding strategy to support clients and families at the earliest stage
• Instructing and working closely with medical experts, counsel, case managers, care/OT experts and financial advisers
• Drafting key documents including pleadings, schedules, witness evidence and settlement materials
• Building strong client relationships and delivering an exceptional client care experience
• You’ll be supported by, and supervise/coach, a qualified solicitor on your caseload, alongside a paralegal who will assist with day-to-day administration and file management.

What you’ll need

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or equivalent), operating at Associate/Senior Associate level in claimant serious injury
• Proven track record running high-value catastrophic injury files with complex liability and quantum issues
• Strong litigation experience and confident working knowledge of court procedure and case management
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A client-first approach and the credibility to represent the practice externally within the serious injury sector
• Experience mentoring or developing junior colleagues is beneficial

Working pattern and location

• London office option (hybrid) for those who want an office base
• Also open to fully remote / home-based candidates across the UK
• Occasional travel for key client commitments, mediations, conferences or team collaboration (role dependent)

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £95,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits
• Quality-first caseloads and strong support to run complex matters properly
• Real autonomy with clear progression for senior serious injury specialists

Apply

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke for a confidential discussion.

07751 663 708 | alex.groom@capeclarke.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English