Associate -EL/PL Large Loss (2-5 years PQE)-Manchester - Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team

A unique opportunity has arisen for an Associate (ideally with 2-5 years PQE) to work from our Manchester office.

The Team

Siobhan Mullins' team is seeking a 2 - 5 years qualified solicitor to run their own caseload and to assist on high value, complex cases. The team offers a superb variety of work. Clients include major insurers and corporate clients in connection with catastrophic injury and large loss cases arising from injuries at work, public liabilities and road traffic accidents in addition to claims of sexual assault, harassment and stress/bullying. The team also has substantial expertise in representing police forces in claims of misfeasance, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

In addition to civil actions, the team is instructed in relation to two substantial group litigation cases and represents a number of clients in relation to a high-profile public inquiry.

Experience in defendant insurance and large claims is needed but there is no expectation or requirement for any candidate to have experience of defending claims against police clients.

The team offers a supportive environment and a hybrid working week with 2 days in our new Manchester office and 3 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting and assisting on Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims on behalf of leading insurers and insureds working on cases from £50k to over £1million.
• Handling own multi-track caseload and assisting solicitors and partners with complex, high value, personal injury and group litigation claims.
• Drafting pleadings, prepare own liability strategies, reporting to clients, drafting witness statements, preparing instructions to counsel and experts and attending in conference and trials, conducting negotiations and attendance at a variety of ADR formats.
• Conducting research and keeping up to date with legal and industry practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of running a multi-track, EL/ PL caseload including experience of determining liability.
• Experience of working within a large loss team.
• Previous experience of Defendant personal injury litigation.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently and effectively.
• A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent academic background.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

If you are interested in applying, then feel free to apply by clicking on the below link:
https://bit.ly/3REReoP

Please contact - Jonathan.Brett@clydeco.com or call me on 0161 240 2820 for more information on the role. Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

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