Opportunity for an Associate to join a Tier 1 Aviation & International Injury practice in London.

The Firm

Our client is a leading UK litigation firm with a standout reputation in high-value, complex personal injury matters with international and aviation elements.

Their Aviation & International Injury department is recognised both in the UK and internationally for its work on high-profile catastrophic injury and fatal accident cases.

The team is home to more senior lawyers ranked in Chambers, Legal 500 and APIL within Accidents Abroad than any other firm, offering an exceptional platform to learn from market leaders.

The Opportunity

Their market-leading team represent severely injured clients and families affected by aviation accidents worldwide, as well as individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries abroad or foreign nationals injured in the UK.

They're now looking an Associate to join this highly-regarded and close-knit team.

The role offers the chance to work on some of the most significant aviation and international injury cases in the market, including catastrophic injury, fatal accidents, and matters involving complex international law and jurisdictional issues.

As an Associate in this team, you will:

• Manage and assist on high-value catastrophic injury and aviation claims
• Work with clients who have suffered life-changing injuries, including brain and spinal cord trauma
• Handle cases with cross-border elements, including foreign law and jurisdictional challenges
• Instruct experts and counsel, draft statements, prepare bundles, and manage litigation
• Appear at procedural hearings and engage in ADR where required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Market-leading training and development
• Opportunity to work alongside leading partners
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Requirements

• UK qualified Solicitor with between 1 - 5 PQE
• Experience in serious/catastrophic personal injury or fatal accident claims
• Claimant background preferred, though strong defendant experience considered
• Experience in aviation or international injury cases is advantageous but not essential
• Additional languages, aviation experience, or specialist international law qualifications are a plus
• Strong academics

If you're interested in hearing more about the opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell on Emily.Donnell@birchroseassociates.co.uk.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.