Complex Injury Lead Lawyer
Application Deadline: 28 May 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Reporting To: Dep. Ops Director
Description
✨ Shape the Future of Complex Injury Law at Keoghs
We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring
Lead Lawyer to join our
Complex Injury team in Birmingham. This is a standout opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will
lead, develop and grow a high-performing team, while handling a stimulating caseload of high-value claims.
At Keoghs, you’ll be empowered to
build your reputation, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in developing both the team and our wider business.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Lead Lawyer, you’ll combine
technical excellence with people leadership and client development, making a real impact across the firm.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- 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 (£250,000 – £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
What we're looking for
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Technical Expertise:
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Qualified Solicitor with strong Defendant RTA experience
- Proven track record handling high-value complex injury claims
- Experience managing cases £250,000 – £1M+
- Confident in advocacy
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Leadership Capability:
- Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop a team
- Strong communicator, able to deliver feedback and support performance effectively
- Passionate about people development, wellbeing and engagement
- Skilled at delegation and workload management
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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
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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.
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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.
#INDUKI
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
