Defendant EL Solicitor

Personal Injury Solicitor (Defendant EL/PL) Bradford | Hybrid Working | Up to £67,000 DOE A well-established Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to join its highly regarded Defendant EL/PL litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to take ownership of a quality caseload while mentoring junior members of the team. The Role You will independently manage a caseload of litigated Defendant Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims on behalf of a portfolio of major national retail and logistics clients. Working within a collaborative litigation team, you'll handle matters from the point they enter litigation through to resolution, while providing technical support and guidance to more junior colleagues. This is a varied and client-facing role offering genuine autonomy alongside direct access to experienced senior lawyers and Partners. About You

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with 4+ years' PQE
• Strong background in Defendant EL/PL litigation
• Confident managing your own caseload of litigated claims
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior fee earners would be advantageous
• Collaborative, proactive and able to work independently What's on Offer?
• Salary up to £67,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office, with flexibility to increase home working
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension with increasing employer contributions
• Death in service cover
• Discretionary annual firm-wide bonus
• Free on-site parking Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, well-established Defendant Personal Injury team with a strong reputation in EL/PL litigation. You'll work on high-quality claims for nationally recognised clients, enjoy genuine responsibility from day one, and be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, technical development and long-term career progression.