PI Associate / Team Leader

Personal Injury Associate / Team Leader
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office, including two Wednesdays per month for team meeting and file clinic)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 DOE + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced personal injury solicitor who’s passionate about both quality legal work and developing others? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, people-first firm in Manchester, known for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a genuinely collaborative culture.

The Opportunity

This role offers the best of both worlds: a quality caseload spanning Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, Occupiers’ Liability, and RTA matters, together with a leadership role supporting and mentoring colleagues as the team expands.

You’ll handle work across Portal, Intermediate Track, and Multi-Track levels, while playing a key part in shaping processes and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities
 

- Manage a quality caseload of approximately 110–130 EL/PL/OL/RTA files
- Provide guidance, supervision, and training to a small but growing team
- Contribute to process improvement and support the integration of new team members
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
- Attend monthly in-person team meetings and work two days per week in the Manchester office

What they’re Looking For
 

- Qualified solicitor with 6–12 years’ PQE
- Strong technical experience in Multi-Track and Intermediate Track personal injury claims
- Confident managing a mixed caseload of EL/PL, OL, and RTA files
- A natural and approachable leader who enjoys mentoring others and working collaboratively
- Someone commercially aware, values-driven, and eager to progress within a growing firm

Salary & Benefits
 

- Competitive salary £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Reduced personal caseload to allow focus on leadership and team development
- Car parking space provided
- Flexible hybrid working and wellbeing support
- Access to an on-site gym
- Clear pathways into senior leadership roles
- Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
- Recognition and rewards for both individual and team achievements

Why Join?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact as both a lawyer and a leader – all within a modern, supportive firm that puts its people first – this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Please send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357