Associate, Catastrophic Injury, 2+ PQE
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Salary
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£51,600
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Kennedys is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
You will be part of a top-ranked team, working directly under a highly regarded Partner and Senior Associate. Your responsibilities will include handling and assisting with a variety of complex motor, EL/PL and sport related concussion claims, including those that are sensitive and have garnered national media attention.
Team
Kennedys is a leading international law firm with a reputation for excellence in handling catastrophic injury cases. Our Serious and Catastrophic Injury team is top-ranked in the major legal directories, has relationships with most of the major insurers, and is renowned for our unique and innovative approach.
We act on complex and high-profile cases, led by experienced Partners recognised as market leaders in this sector. We are often instructed on UK cases requiring cross-border quantum investigations via our international offices. We avoid unnecessary lawyering and are focused on working in partnership with our clients and delivering modern solutions, including our in-house R&D capability and award-winning product suite of technological and process innovations.
Clients
- Large Composite Insurers
- Corporates
- EL/PL and Motor Insurers
- Catastrophic Injury including brain and spinal injuries
- Multi-track and Large Loss
- EL/PL
- Chronic pain
- Sport related concussion
- Both Pre-litigation and Litigated files
- 2+ years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with the relevant experience*
- Litigation experience of catastrophic injury defence work
*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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Kennedys holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.