EL / PL Solicitor

• Handle high-value, complex EL/PL claims, including serious injury cases worth over £1 million
• Enjoy exceptional flexibility, with office attendance required just twice a month
• Join a growing, well-funded Serious Injury team offering autonomy and long-term career opportunities

Are you an experienced Employers’ Liability and Public Liability Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, high-value work and the flexibility to manage your career around your life?

This established, growing law firm is seeking a Grade A or strong Grade B EL/PL Solicitor to join its successful multi-track Serious Injury team.

You’ll inherit an existing caseload of complex Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, including serious injury matters valued at £1 million or more. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact, taking responsibility for challenging cases while benefiting from the support of an experienced team.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the combination of quality work and genuine flexibility. The firm operates a highly flexible working model, ideally with one office day per week but requiring attendance on just two days per month.

The department is expanding following a series of acquisitions, creating opportunities for experienced Solicitors to contribute to its continued development. You’ll join a business with significant investment backing and a clear commitment to long-term growth.

You’ll also enjoy considerable professional autonomy. The firm is looking for someone confident managing complex multi-track litigation independently, conducting their own advocacy and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

The culture is progressive, flexible and focused on empowering experienced professionals to do their best work. If you’re seeking a role where your expertise is trusted and your contribution makes a genuine difference, this could be an excellent next move.

Who we’re looking for

• Grade A or strong Grade B Solicitor (E)
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate (E)
• Significant experience handling multi-track EL/PL serious injury claims (E)
• Proven ability to independently manage a complex multi-track EL/PL caseload (E)
• Experience conducting your own advocacy (E)
• Strong technical knowledge of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability litigation (E)
• Ability to manage high-value claims and complex legal issues effectively (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines (E)
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement (E)
• Proactive, independent approach to case management (E)
• Strong business development and referral relationship skills (D)
• Experience handling claims valued at £1 million or more (D)
• Interest in contributing to departmental growth and development (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing an existing caseload of multi-track Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims
• Handling complex serious injury matters, including claims valued at £1 million or more
• Taking responsibility for cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial
• Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice to clients
• Managing litigation efficiently in accordance with procedural requirements
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining excellent service standards
• Working collaboratively with the EL/PL Team Lead and wider Serious Injury team
• Developing referral relationships and supporting business development activity
• Contributing to departmental marketing and growth initiatives
• Supporting the continued development of a growing multi-track litigation practice

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£65,000, depending on experience and capability
• Bonus opportunities
• Highly flexible hybrid working – minimum two office days per month
• Option to attend the office approximately once per week
• 27 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Existing caseload of complex, high-value EL/PL claims
• Significant autonomy over case management and day-to-day working
• Opportunity to join a growing, investment-backed legal business
• Supportive team structure with access to experienced colleagues
• Long-term opportunities within an expanding Serious Injury department
• Flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EL/PL Solicitor seeking high-value serious injury work, exceptional flexibility and genuine professional autonomy within a growing firm.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a challenging caseload and join a successful, expanding litigation team, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Tinashe Muvaki
📩 tinashe.muvaki@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.