Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor - EL/PL

Bradford Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor (EL/PL) position offers a busy, technically challenging role where every case you receive is litigious. This is a great opportunity to join a well-resourced team and focus entirely on complex defence work. The role comes with strong benefits and no business development expectations.
  • Handle exclusively complex, litigated EL/PL disputes
  • Excellent benefits with no business development required

About Our Client

This is a well-established, defence team with strong retailer-facing experience. The team comprises around 17 staff, including six litigators, and has deep expertise in managing employers and public liability claims from large corporate clients. The culture emphasises technical excellence, collaboration, and continuity.

Job Description

The Defendant PI Solicitor - EL/PL will be:

  • Managing complex Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims exclusively from a claims handler, so every case is litigious.
  • Acting for major retail clients.
  • Working effectively within a team of six litigators and broader support staff.
  • Delivering efficient, client-focused defence strategies.
  • Maintaining high standards of professional knowledge across EL/PL litigation.

The Successful Applicant

The Defendant PI Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience defending personal injury claims, specifically in EL and PL.
  • At least 2 years' PQE, preferably in a complex defence setting.
  • Confident handling high-stakes, litigated caseloads with minimal oversight.
  • Collaborative, technically adept, and comfortable working entirely on defended matters.

What's on Offer

This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £40k-£45k, plus bonus. Benefits include Bupa healthcare, a health cash plan, pension, free parking, interest-free season ticket loans, and up to 25 days' holiday (rising to 27), plus bank holidays, no business development required.If you're an experienced Defendant PI Solicitor - EL/PL, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6830674
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Bradford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-092025-6830674