International Serious Injury Solicitor (6359)

Job description

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm – we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
Every year, thousands of people are injured in accidents or are taken seriously ill while abroad. We help clients pursue compensation claims following accidents, injuries or illness sustained whilst travelling or working abroad.

Our International Serious Injury Team in Manchester deals exclusively with serious injury claims with the added complexity of cross-border litigation. We pride ourselves in making a real difference and helping people to live a life as full as possible after a serious injury.

We are seeking a talented Solicitor (approximately 2–6 years' PQE) to join our highly regarded International Serious Injury team in Manchester.

The role involves:

Taking instructions from clients and providing clear, practical legal advice;

Managing and progressing high-value, complex international injury claims;

Running your own caseload of matters;

Working collaboratively on group actions and multi-claimant cases;

Meeting time recording and fee income targets;

Attending and contributing to team and practice area meetings;

Keeping up to date with developments in relevant law and practice.

The role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum of two office days per week, including at least one day in the Manchester office.

About You

Approximately 2–6 years' PQE, with open to applicants outside this range if they can demonstrate the required skills and experience;

Strong experience in Serious Injury work;

Proven track record in multi-track Serious Injury work (from a Claimant or Defendant perspective). Experience in travel litigation/cross-border claims is highly desirable but not essential;

Experience handling complex and/or high-value claims;

Excellent client care skills, with empathy and a compassionate approach;

Proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented mindset;

Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can buy up to 35hrs of extra holiday;

Generous and flexible pension schemes;

Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid);

Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services;

Well‐being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace, including a Flexible by Choice programme;

Recognition as a Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations (2026);

Diversity and inclusion initiatives and inclusion network groups;

Commitment to social responsibility, community investment and tackling climate change.

Additional Information
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's onboarding process, successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process to ensure all new employees meet standards in relation to honesty and integrity.

The process includes eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with trusted third parties, fully compliant with data protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-07-2026

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