Senior Solicitor / Associate – Personal Injury – 5+ PQE (ORJ921956215) Gloucester, England

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP70000 per annum

Senior Solicitor / Associate – Personal Injury – 5+ PQE – Gloucester/Cardiff

Location: Gloucester or Cardiff Office (with occasional travel between sites)
Type of Role: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, £55,000 to £70,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a respected mid-tier legal firm, currently seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their growing Personal Injury team based in either Gloucester or Cardiff. This is a senior opportunity for a solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE and a strong background in personal injury law, with scope to step into leadership and help shape the future of the department.

The Role
This is a strategic and hands-on position, offering the chance to lead a thriving Personal Injury practice. Responsibilities include:

  • Managing and developing a complex caseload of high-value personal injury claims
  • Leading and mentoring a team of lawyers and legal assistants
  • Advising clients with practical, solutions-focused legal guidance
  • Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings
  • Building strong client relationships and enhancing the firm’s regional profile
  • Driving business development and growth across Gloucester, Cardiff and beyond
  • Contributing to strategic planning and firmwide leadership


Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

  • Minimum 5 years’ PQE in personal injury law
  • Proven experience handling complex and high-value claims
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent client care and communication abilities
  • Commercial awareness and business development experience
  • A collaborative, values-driven approach


Working Arrangements

  • This is a full-time role based in either the Gloucester or Cardiff office, with hybrid working options available. The firm promotes a progressive and inclusive working culture, with a strong emphasis on professional development and team wellbeing.


Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

  • Flexible hours and hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave + holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Competitive pension and life assurance
  • Gym membership contributions
  • Career development support
  • Rewards scheme
  • Supportive leadership and inclusive culture


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