Senior Solicitor (Large Loss)

Senior Solicitor – Large Loss (Hybrid) | Prestigious UK Law Firm | Belfast

Are you a seasoned solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on high-value, complex cases with a top-tier law firm? We are proud to partner with a prestigious UK law firm that is seeking a highly skilled Senior Solicitor to join their Large Loss Team in Belfast.

Why Join?

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 – Competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Work on Multi-Million-Pound Cases – Get hands-on experience managing catastrophic injury claims, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and fatal injury cases.

• High-Profile Clients – Collaborate with well-established insurance clients and provide strategic legal advice on some of the most challenging cases.

• Career Progression – Join a law firm that values talent, offering structured career growth opportunities and mentorship.

• Flexible Hybrid Working – Balance your professional and personal life with a modern hybrid working model.

• Market-Leading Benefits Package – Enjoy a highly competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension contributions, bonus incentives, and more.

The Role

As a Senior Solicitor, you will:

• Collaborate with the Lead Lawyer to handle high-value, complex High Court cases.

• Manage your own caseload of claims valued between £100k-£250k, including casualty and motor claims.

• Provide expert legal advice on indemnity, liability, causation, and quantum.

• Conduct forensic analysis of medical and liability evidence, prepare chronologies, and identify key legal issues.

• Engage with senior claims handlers from insurance clients, ensuring a high level of client service.

• Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements, and technical legal advice.

• Instruct counsel and attend high-level legal proceedings, including conferences, JSMs, mediations, and court hearings.

• Support and mentor junior legal professionals, contributing to team development.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent relevant legal experience).

• Proven experience handling high-value claims in indemnity, liability, and quantum.

• Expertise in cases involving complex medical issues is highly desirable.

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders and insurer clients.

• A strong track record of meeting performance targets while delivering top-quality legal work.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks

• Market-Leading Salary (£55,000 - £65,000) & Bonus Incentive Plan

• 25 Days Holiday (increasing with service) + Buy/Sell Option

• Private Medical Insurance (including Family Cover option)

• Death in Service Benefit

• Critical Illness Cover

• Income Protection & Pension Contributions

Join a Leading Firm & Elevate Your Career!

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier legal team, work on challenging and rewarding cases, and gain exposure to complex, high-value litigation. If you're a motivated Senior Solicitor looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher today.

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