Clinical Negligence Associate

Douglas Scott Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical and dental care

Nursery scheme

Income protection

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Clinical Negligence Associate in Birmingham. The role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile matters within a supportive firm environment, with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an Associate solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE) ready to take the next step in their career and manage high-quality clinical negligence work, including regulatory matters and inquests.

Qualifications

• Associate solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE) looking to take the next step in their career.
• Experience in clinical negligence is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously on high-quality matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own clinical negligence caseload
• Assist on and take responsibility for high-value, multi-million-pound cases
• Advise on and assist with regulatory matters
• Represent clients at inquests, regulatory hearings, and judicial reviews
• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex and strategic issues

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Autonomy

Regulatory matters

Inquests & judicial reviews

Job description

Clinical Negligence Associate - Birmingham - £60,000 + bonus

My client is a highly regarded firm that is expanding its Clinical Negligence team due to increased instructions from NHSR. The role offers the chance to be part of a team that handles complex, high‑profile matters with significant impact across the healthcare sector.

The Role:

This position is suited to an Associate solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE) looking to take the next step in their career, offering increased autonomy and responsibility while continuing to work on high-quality, complex matters.

You will:

• Manage your own clinical negligence caseload


• Assist on and take responsibility for high-value, multi-million-pound cases


• Advise on and assist with regulatory matters


• Represent clients at inquests, regulatory hearings, and judicial reviews


• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex and strategic issues

The firm offers genuine, transparent progression opportunities and supports long-term career development.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 DOE + bonus


• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH (Court attendance counts as an office day)


• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service


• Private medical and dental care


• Nursery scheme


• Income protection

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain early responsibility, exposure to high-quality work, and long-term career development within a collaborative and well-supported team. You will be trusted, invested in, and given a clear route to progress as your experience grows.