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Solicitor Team Leader
Group Company: Winn Solicitors
Department: Contested Litigation - Personal Injury
Salary: Up to £50,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services?
We are on the lookout for highly motivated and confident candidate to join our Contested Litigation - Personal Injury team as a Solicitor Team Leader where you would have responsibility for implementing the Principal Solicitors instructions for the conduct of litigation, and the day-to-day supervision of the individuals within your team.
The Primary focus is to support and enable team members to work collaboratively and individually to achieve monthly and annual KPIs.
Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We are recognised by the Legal 500 and The Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme, as specialist practitioners.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and well-being, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- As a Solicitor Team Leader, you will work collaboratively with the principal solicitor to ensure individual, and all Team Members performance targets are met
- Liaise with other solicitors, and Team Leaders and Senior Managers to ensure clear communication within the Team and Department
- Ensure individual Team Members development needs are identified and addressed
- Work collaboratively with fee earners to achieve financial and performance targets for the Department
- Authorise the conduct of key elements of litigation for assistant fee earners
What We Offer
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 37.5 Hours per week.
The Working Pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
We are also fully office based in Byker, Newcastle with excellent transport links into the city centre and local parking.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can make a difference to our team and business.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified solicitor
- Comprehensive knowledge of RTA liability, together with factual causation issues. Excellent knowledge of Law, Pre action Protocols, Part 7 and Part 8 Procedural Rules and Practice Directions regarding Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage losses recovery.
- Excellent knowledge of department systems and procedures
- Ability to assist with communicating vision, strategy, and commercial awareness
- Skills and/or experience of leading a team within a commercial environment
- Ability to develop and motivate self and others
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Winn Solicitors is one of the country's leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.
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