Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Defendant Insurance Lawyer - Senior Associate or Legal Director (10+ PQE)

We're currently working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their established defendant insurance litigation team.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic and visible role within a team consistently recognised for its strength in public and insurance sector litigation.

With offices across the UK and a strong reputation in litigation, regulatory, and public law work, this firm has seen consistent year-on-year growth in both revenue and headcount. It offers genuine progression potential in a supportive, collaborative environment and is particularly proud of its inclusive and down-to-earth culture.

The Role

This role sits within the broader Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory division and focuses on the defence of high-value personal injury and property damage claims. The work is both challenging and rewarding, with a strong emphasis on claims arising in the public and insurance sectors.

You will be responsible for:

- Managing a caseload of complex, multi-track defendant personal injury and property damage claims.
- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.
- Working alongside key partners across multiple offices on strategic client relationships.
- Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives.

Requirements:

- A minimum of 10 years' PQE, ideally gained in defendant personal injury and/or property damage work.
-A proven track record of managing high-value and complex claims with minimal supervision.
- Experience supervising junior lawyers or supporting a wider team structure.
- Strong commercial acumen and a client-centric approach.
- Experience working with public sector bodies, insurers or local authorities (desirable but not essential).

What's on offer:

- Remote working in the main with occasional office attendance
- Supportive culture
- Career development
- Recognition - top-tier rankings in both Legal 500 and Chambers across multiple regions and practice areas
- Impressive benefits - including private medical insurance, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and a range of wellbeing initiatives

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.