Clinical Negligence Associate

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private health plan

Pension scheme

Well-being programme

Travel discounts

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor for a leading regional firm in the UK. The role targets 1-3 years PQE and offers a competitive £65,000 salary DOE, plus bonus, with a supportive team and a clear path to independent handling of multi-million-pound files.

You will work on cerebral palsy, fatal, and neonatal claims with mentoring and a flexible hybrid model (office-based roughly 2 days a week).

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1-3 years PQE in clinical negligence.

Responsibilities

• Handle clinical negligence files up to £500k in own name and assist partners/senior solicitors on high-value matters.
• Benefit from mentoring, collaboration and a clear progression path within a national group.

Skills

Clinical negligence

1-3 years PQE

Job description

Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor (1 - 3 years PQE) - Competitive Salary (£65,000 DOE) + Bonus

This role gives you high-value, complex clinical negligence work within a Legal 500 recognised team, proper support, and a clear path forward, so you can build your expertise alongside a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll join an expanding, highly regarded team at a leading regional law firm that is part of a national group. Here, junior solicitors aren't left to figure things out alone. Instead, you'll handle complex cases with hand-on guidance, realistic expectations, and the infrastructure to help you succeed.

Your caseload will involve handling files up to £500k in your own name (with some existing files inherited initially to build upon). You will also assist Partners and Senior Solicitors with their high-value, multi-million-pound files, ensuring you gain the experience needed to manage these types of cases independently as you progress.

What this means for you:

• Career-defining cases: Work on complex, sensitive claimant matters (including cerebral palsy, fatal, and neonatal claims) to accelerate your development early.
• Focus on law, not admin: Minimise administrative burden with dedicated paralegals and support teams handling the heavy lifting.
• Flexible targets: Enjoy flexibility in how you hit your goals- whether your strengths lie in technical handling, business development, or mentoring.
• Hybrid working: Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model (typically office-based 2 days a week).
• Clear progression: Know how to advance from day one with structured professional development, regular salary reviews, and support from a larger national group.

What support actually looks like:

• Partners and senior specialists who are actively available and involved in your cases.
• A collaborative team structure where complex files are shared and discussed, so you're never left isolated.
• Regular mentoring and a supportive, open-door team culture.

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary (£65,000 DOE) + bonus, with regular reviews.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with holiday purchase options), plus dependants' leave and volunteering days.
• Private healthcare/cash plan, critical illness cover, and a comprehensive well-being programme.
• Pension scheme, travel benefits, and discounts on selected legal services.