Associate/Legal Executive/Senior Litigation Executive - Catastrophic Injury/Large Loss

Job Title

Associate / Senior Litigation Executive - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss

Job Description

Clyde & Co is seeking a talented litigation professional to join our market leading Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team. This opportunity is ideal for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Litigation Executive with a strong background in motor claims. You will manage a caseload of complex, high value personal injury matters, typically valued between £50,000 and £250,000, with opportunities to assist on claims with a value of £500,000. Working as part of a collaborative and high performing team, you will deliver strategic, commercially focused legal advice to leading insurer clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigated caseload of motor claims involving serious injury
• Handle claims valued £50,000-£250,000, and exposure to higher value matters
• Develop and implement case strategies to achieve optimal outcomes
• Draft legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements, and reports
• Obtain and analyse expert evidence (medical, liability, forensic)
• Liaise with counsel, experts, insurers, and other stakeholders
• Conduct settlement negotiations and support mediations
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and client SLAs
• Maintain accurate file management and provide clear client reporting

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience handling a caseload of motor claims
• Strong understanding of liability and quantum issues
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities

Preferred Experience

• Defendant insurance background
• Experience in catastrophic injury or large loss claims
• Exposure to high value claims (£100k+)

Clyde & Co is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are encouraged regardless of background or identity.