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Posted 15 August, 2026

Senior Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss

Keoghs LLP
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Solicitor – Large Loss Personal Injury

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?? Location: London | Southampton | Bristol | Leeds | Birmingham | Bolton | Manchester ?? Contract: Permanent ?? Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1 day in office)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Complex Injury Claims Team, handling high-value large loss personal injury claims.

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You will support a Lead Lawyer on catastrophic injury matters exceeding £1m, while also managing your own caseload of multi-track Employer Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and Road Traffic Accident (RTA) valued up to £1m. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in complex, high-value litigation within a supportive and highly experienced team.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Manage a caseload of complex multi-track injury claims (typically up to £1m)
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  • Assist on catastrophic injury claims exceeding £1m
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  • Advise insurer clients on liability, indemnity and quantum
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  • Draft key legal documents including defences and counter-schedules
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  • Analyse complex medical and liability evidence
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  • Work closely with clients, counsel and medical experts
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  • Attend mediations, JSMs, client meetings and site visits
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What we're looking for\n
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  • Qualified Solicitor
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  • Experience handling defendant personal injury claims
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  • Experience managing multi-track / higher value claims (minimum £500K)
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  • Strong understanding of litigation practice and Civil Procedure Rules
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  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills
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? Desirable: Group litigation or claims against the police experience.

Job Benefits\n

What We Offer

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  • Competitive salary
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  • Hybrid working
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  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
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  • Private medical insurance
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  • Critical illness cover
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  • Health cash plan
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  • Employer pension contribution
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  • Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme & Season Ticket Loan
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  • Gym Flex membership
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Join a firm where innovation, collaboration and development are at the heart of everything we do.

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?? Interested? Apply now or get in touch for an informal conversation.