Job Description

Complex Injury Catastrophic Injury Lawyer - Senior Associate

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Description

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer (Complex Claims) - Senior Associate

📍 Newcastle (Hybrid Working) – other locations will be considered

💰 Competitive + Excellent Benefits

⚖️Experience 4-8 years PQE

Work on Life-Changing Cases. Build a Career That Matters.

At Keoghs, we don’t just handle claims—we help shape outcomes in some of the most complex and sensitive cases in the UK. We’re now looking for a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to join our market-leading Complex Injury Team.

This is your opportunity to work on high-value, multi-million-pound claims involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal cases—alongside some of the most respected legal professionals in the field.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on catastrophic and complex claims valued up to £10m+
• Collaborate with industry-leading lawyers and insurer clients
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge legal and medical issues
• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior talent
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working (minimum 1 day in office)

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of complex litigation—managing or supporting high-value catastrophic injury claims from instruction through to resolution.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Managing a caseload of serious injury claims including ultra-high-value matters
• Advising on liability, quantum, and indemnity issues
• Working closely with a Lead Lawyer on multi-million-pound cases
• Building strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Contributing to initiatives that enhance Keoghs’ market profile

What we're looking for

We’re seeking a technically strong, commercially aware lawyer who thrives in a high-performance environment.

Your Experience & Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor (4–8 years’ PQE) or qualified CILEX lawyer
• Proven experience working on catastrophic or large loss injury claims
• Strong understanding of litigation, case law, and court procedures
• Ability to handle or support complex, high-value cases with confidence
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Calm under pressure, with strong prioritisation and organisational ability
• Defendant experience is ideal, but strong claimant backgrounds will also be considered

We anticipate this role will be appointed up to Senior Associate level; however, this will ultimately depend on the successful candidate’s experience. We welcome applications from individuals across a range of experience levels, and the appropriate level will be discussed during the application and interview process.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation