Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Role Overview
A leading specialist law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its expanding defendant healthcare litigation team based in London. Acting for a range of insurer, healthcare and medical professional clients, the team advises on complex and high-value clinical negligence matters alongside wider healthcare regulatory issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with defendant clinical negligence experience to take ownership of their own caseload while working alongside highly regarded specialists on complex and multi-track claims. The role offers genuine flexibility, including hybrid working and, for the right individual, a predominantly remote working arrangement. There is also the opportunity to work either out of the firms London or North West based office. The successful candidate will advise a diverse client base, including insurers, healthcare organisations and medical professionals, delivering commercially focused solutions and exceptional client service.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and proven experience handling defendant clinical negligence matters. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience managing a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims from inception through to resolution
- Strong knowledge of clinical negligence litigation, procedure, liability, causation and quantum
- Experience dealing with litigated matters and complex claims
- Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence liaising with clients, counsel, experts, insurers and healthcare professionals
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to litigation strategy
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- A genuine interest in healthcare litigation and defendant clinical negligence work
- Experience representing healthcare professionals in regulatory proceedings, coronial inquests or healthcare regulatory matters would be advantageous, as would advocacy experience.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Managing a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims
- Advising clients on liability, causation, quantum and litigation strategy
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and court documents
- Instructing and liaising with counsel and expert witnesses
- Investigating liability and quantum issues
- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations where required
- Assisting senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters
- Preparing cases for trial and attending hearings
- Undertaking advocacy where appropriate
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
- Maintaining accurate case management records
- Supporting billing, costs recovery and file closure processes
What's on Offer?
- Salary from £75,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus scheme
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Predominantly remote working considered for the right candidate
- Flexible working options, including reduced hours
- Contractor arrangements considered
- Exposure to high-quality defendant clinical negligence work
- Opportunity to work with leading insurer, healthcare and medical professional clients
- Involvement in complex, high-value and multi-track matters
- Supportive and collaborative specialist litigation team
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor seeking high-quality defendant work, increased flexibility and the chance to join a respected and growing healthcare litigation practice. Apply now with an up to date CV.