We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Due to continued growth within our Military Claims team, we are looking for a Senior Associate to join us. We are flexible on office location, and we encourage candidates from a range of regions to apply.

Irwin Mitchell is one of the few firms offering the opportunity to specialise in this high-profile and rewarding area of personal injury law. Our serious injury teams support clients and their families through life-changing events, not only handling compensation claims but ensuring their rehabilitation needs are fully supported. This holistic, tailored approach truly transforms lives.

You will work closely with Andrew Buckham, who specialises in Armed Forces claims, including:

· High-value compensation claims (On and Off Duty)

· Support with Service of Inquiry matters

· Representation at Coroners’ Inquests

You will assist with Andrew’s caseload while also developing and managing your own.

· Strong experience handling high‑value, complex claimant personal injury claims

· 4-8 Years PQE

· Ideally, exposure to inquests and/or military claims (desirable but not essential)

· A genuine passion for this specialist area of law

· A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel nationally to meet clients

· Confidence in business development and relationship‑building

· Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills

· The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.  This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2025!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. 

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.