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.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and proven experience handling defendant clinical negligence matters.

• 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.

• 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

• 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