Catastrophic Injury Lawyer (Legal)

TL;DR

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer (Legal): Managing and resolving high-value, complex catastrophic injury claims for insurer clients with an accent on liability, quantum, and indemnity issues. Focus on handling multi-million-pound cases, mentoring junior legal talent, and navigating complex litigation procedures.

Location: Hybrid (Newcastle), other locations will be considered; minimum 1 day in office

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and the insurance sector, managing over £1bn in claims.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of serious injury claims, including ultra-high-value matters valued up to £10m+.
• Advise on liability, quantum, and indemnity issues.
• Work closely with Lead Lawyers on multi-million-pound complex cases.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients.
• Mentor and develop junior team members within the Complex Injury Team.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the firm's market profile.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (4–8 years’ PQE) or qualified CILEX lawyer.
• Proven experience working on catastrophic or large loss injury claims.
• Strong understanding of litigation, case law, and court procedures.
• Ability to handle complex, high-value cases with confidence.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be based in the UK and able to comply with hybrid working arrangements.

Nice to have

• Experience working on the defendant side of claims.

Culture & Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
• Permanent Health Insurance and Critical Illness Cover.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy or sell).
• Pension contribution and Death in Service cover.
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex schemes.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial phone call.
• Interview and offer stage.