Kennedys is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our rapidly expanding Catastrophic Injury team in London or Manchester. This senior role sits at the heart of a nationally recognised practice and involves leading and managing complex, high‑value catastrophic injury cases across motor, employer's liability, and public liability claims. You will be responsible for cases involving life‑changing injuries, sensitive circumstances, and matters that frequently attract national media attention.
You will work directly with our UK Head of Catastrophic Injury, Mark Burton—widely regarded as a leading figure in the field—playing a pivotal role in shaping case strategy, mentoring junior lawyers, and delivering exceptional client service. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of some of the most challenging and high‑profile cases in the market, while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of a highly specialised and supportive team.
Team
Kennedys is a leading international law firm with a long‑established reputation for excellence in catastrophic injury work. Our Serious and Catastrophic Injury team is consistently top‑ranked in the major legal directories and is recognised for its depth of expertise, technical strength, and innovative approach to resolving the most complex and high‑value injury claims. We work with many of the UK's major insurers and are known for building strong, collaborative relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and a genuine understanding of our clients' commercial priorities.
Our team is instructed on some of the most challenging, sensitive, and high‑profile cases in the market, often involving life‑changing injuries and issues of national significance. These cases are led by highly experienced Partners who are widely regarded as market leaders in this specialist field. Our international footprint also means we are frequently engaged on UK claims requiring cross‑border quantum investigations, drawing on the expertise of colleagues across our global network.
We pride ourselves on avoiding unnecessary lawyering and focusing on delivering pragmatic, modern, and commercially aligned solutions. This includes leveraging our in‑house R&D capability and our award‑winning suite of technological and process innovations, which enable us to work more efficiently, enhance case strategy, and provide clients with real‑time insights and data‑driven decision‑making tools. Our approach is grounded in partnership, innovation, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
- Large composite and motor insurers
- London market insurers
- Corporates
Required experience
- 5-10 years experience in a catastrophic injury role*
- Proven experience in defendant claims handling, including any combination of motor, employer liability, and public liability.
- In depth knowledge around Ogden tables and future losses
- Experience in assisting on large cases within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
- where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
