Job Description

NQ / Junior Associate

Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss (Employers' Liability & Public Liability)

At Clyde & Co, we are looking for a talented NQ to 2 years PQE Associate to join our highly regarded Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on complex, high-value Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims for major insurer and corporate clients. You will gain exposure to some of the most challenging and sensitive cases in the market while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

About the Team

Our Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team handles every aspect of complex personal injury claims, including liability investigations, policy coverage issues and quantum assessments. Acting for leading insurers and self-insured organisations, we provide strategic advice on life-changing injury cases and large loss claims.

As part of an expanding national practice, you will work closely with a Partner and Senior Associate on high-profile matters, while enjoying excellent opportunities for professional development, client exposure and long-term career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

You will:

• Assist with and manage a varied caseload of catastrophic injury and large loss claims.
• Conduct investigations, obtain witness statements and review medical records and expert evidence.
• Liaise directly with insurers, corporate clients, counsel and experts to drive claims forward.
• Draft legal documents, advice and reports.
• Support the handling of interlocutory proceedings, CCMCs and client meetings.
• Manage files proactively and strategically, ensuring compliance with court timetables, client SLAs and MI requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical excellence and exceptional service delivery.
• Contribute to business development, marketing initiatives and wider team growth activities.

About You

We're interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Are qualified solicitors with 0-2 years PQE.
• Have experience of personal injury litigation.
• Have exposure to catastrophic injury, large loss, Employers' Liability or Public Liability claims.
• Enjoy tackling complex legal issues and developing specialist expertise.
• Are organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Are committed to delivering a high-quality service and meeting client expectations.

For more details or to arrange a confidential conversation please contact sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.