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