Associate – Clinical Negligence

Opportunity:
Associate, Clinical Negligence

Location: Southampton (hybrid working arrangements available)

Working pattern: Full time / Part time

As an Associate in one of the UK’s leading clinical negligence firms, you’ll help clients achieve justice, accountability and fair compensation for those adversely affected by negligent medical treatment.

You’ll become a key part of our specialist clinical negligence team, managing your own cases with the support of experienced colleagues, guiding clients through complex and often emotional situations, and using your expertise to secure answers, accountability and the outcomes they deserve.

• Manage your own caseload of clinical negligence matters, with support from a highly experienced team.
• Handle a broad mix of cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, birth and maternity injuries and more.
• Guide clients through complex and emotional situations, providing clear legal advice with genuine empathy.
• Work closely with medical experts and colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Contribute to a positive team culture where learning, client care and quality work are truly valued.

• 3-5 years PQE or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to manage evidence-heavy, detail-driven claims.
• A confident communicator who can build trust with clients and explain complex issues simply.
• Empathetic, client‑focused mindset, committed to supporting clients through emotionally challenging cases.
• High ethical standards and a genuine desire to help people rebuild their lives.

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (mental health support, gym memberships).

Click “Apply Now” and submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch.

If interviewed, you’ll experience a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, with guidance from our talent acquisition team.

We accommodate adaptations and support during the interview process.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Diversity and inclusion are core values; we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. All information is anonymised.