Sr Associate - Personal Injury (Fatal RTA) - Bath - 6+ PQE

Senior Associate - Personal Injury (Fatal RTA) - Bath - 6+ Years PQE
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £72,000 to £93,000

A Legal 500 Tier One ranked Personal Injury team is seeking an experienced Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its well established and growing practice in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex matters within a supportive, specialist team known for exceptional client care and technical excellence. The role is particularly suited to someone with specialist experience in fatal road traffic accident claims.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a complex and sensitive caseload, including:

• Fatal road traffic accident claims
• Claims involving vulnerable clients
• Cycling related injury claims
• Injuries caused by animals
• High value and technically challenging personal injury matters
• Liaising with experts, counsel, referrers and key stakeholders
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the department's business plan
• Taking on selected line management responsibilities
• Playing a key role in the continued growth and development of the team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or legal executive with:

• 6+ years PQE in personal injury
• Substantial experience in fatal RTA claims
• Strong client management skills and a commitment to exceptional service
• Proven ability to generate new business through successful BD activity
• Excellent technical knowledge and sector awareness
• Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior colleagues (desirable)
• A solid business plan or growth proposition (desirable)
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Regular salary reviews
• Clear career development pathways supported by a transparent Career Development Framework

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*