Senior Associate / Lead - Large Loss

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Dep. Ops Director

Description

Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs

We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Senior Associate / Lead Lawyer to join our Complex Injury team in Birmingham . This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will lead, develop and grow a high-performing team , while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims.

At Keoghs, you'll be empowered to build your reputation , strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

As Lead Lawyer, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership and client development , making a real impact across the firm.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of complex injury lawyers (2 direct reports initially, with scope to grow)
• Managing a caseload of complex injury claims, primarily RTA with some EL/PL exposure
• Handling large loss cases (250thousand - 1M+), supported by a Technical Director
• Advising clients on indemnity, liability, quantum and claims strategy
• Building and strengthening relationships with key insurance clients and senior claims handlers
• Developing your profile and supporting business development and client growth
• Delivering training internally and to clients
• Attending court hearings, trials and settlement conferences
• Driving team performance through objective setting, regular reviews, and development plans
• Supporting recruitment and team expansion as the function grows
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm processes

What we're looking for

Technical Expertise:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience
• Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims
• Experience managing cases 250thousand - 1M+
• Confident in advocacy

Leadership Capability:

• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team
• Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively
• Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement
• Skilled at delegation and workload management

Core Skills:

• Confident, proactive and driven
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Commercially aware with business development acumen
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Why Join Keoghs?

This is more than just a legal role - it's a chance to shape a team, build client relationships and develop your leadership career in a firm that values innovation and collaboration.

You'll be joining a business that is committed to your growth, success and long-term career development .

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

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