Senior Associate / Lead - Large Loss

Responsibilities

As Lead Lawyer, you’ll combine

• 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

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor
• with strong
• Defendant RTA experience
• high-value complex injury claims
• Experience managing cases
• 250thousand – 1M+
• advocacy
• lead, inspire and develop a team
• Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement
• Skilled at delegation and workload management

What You’ll Be Doing

technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm.

Technical Expertise

• Proven track record handling
• Confident in

Leadership Capability

Proven ability to

Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively

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