Clinical Negligence Litigation Associate

HF (Hempsons); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HF (Hempsons) in Manchester seeks an Associate in Clinical Negligence to join a leading healthcare litigation team. The role offers exposure to NHS and private healthcare matters, with a strong emphasis on analysis, strategy, and client advisory work.

Ideal candidates will have substantial healthcare litigation experience, a track record in multi-party claims, and the ability to contribute to business development and client training within a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced healthcare litigation lawyer with NHS/private healthcare expertise.
• Background from panel firm, medical defence organisation, or indemnifier preferred.
• Ability to manage multi-party litigation and cost budgeting.
• Strong client communication and witness interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of healthcare litigation, including NHS and private providers.
• Conduct pre-action investigations and draft legal reports.
• Attend court hearings and negotiate settlements on complex claims.
• Engage in business development and client training, seminars, or webinars.

Skills

Healthcare litigation

Analytical rigor

Client-centric communication

Strategic foresight

Job description

HF (Hempsons) in Manchester seeks an Associate in Clinical Negligence to join a leading healthcare litigation team. The role offers exposure to NHS and private healthcare matters, with a strong emphasis on analysis, strategy, and client advisory work.

Ideal candidates will have substantial healthcare litigation experience, a track record in multi-party claims, and the ability to contribute to business development and client training within a supportive, hybrid-working environment.