Personal Injury Team Leader

Bristol – £40,000 - £60,000

Personal Injury Team Leader - Claimant role

A leading legal services organisation is seeking a qualified solicitor to head its Personal Injury and Motor Litigation team. This full-time, permanent role with hybrid working available (3 days from home).
The Role
You will lead a team of solicitors, legal executives and paralegals, overseeing non-portal personal injury and motor litigation. Your focus will be on delivering excellent client outcomes, driving team performance, and shaping a positive, high-performing culture. You'll also play a key part in improving processes, developing your team, and ensuring a consistently strong client experience.
Experience needed:
  • Qualified solicitor, with experience in Personal Injury Claims
  • Experience handling personal injury claims
  • Proven ability to lead and develop technical legal teams
  • Strong understanding of litigation processes
Why This Role?
  • Real leadership influence within a dedicated in-house law firm
  • Supportive, collaborative culture where development is prioritised
  • Hybrid working and flexibility
  • Well-resourced team with modern tools and training
  • Opportunity to shape best practice and drive continuous improvement
  • 9% employer pension contribution
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Discounts on home, motor and pet insurance
  • Optional health and dental cover
  • EV car scheme
  • Generous holidays
  • Share schemes, discounts and cashback perks

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Francesca Turner

Head of National Insurance
0203 846 3071

francesca@douglas-scott.co.uk

Francesca Turner, Head of National Insurance at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, specialises in placing Paralegals and Solicitors into Personal Injury law firms across London, working with clients ranging from sole practitioners to international firms. Before joining in 2017, Francesca gained experience in the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury market as part of an Expert Liaison team at an insurance company. She holds a Primary School Teaching degree from the University of Lancashire and A-levels in Business Studies, English, and Religious Studies.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Claimant Personal Injury
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000 - £60,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Bristol
  • Reference: 1299500

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