Clinical Negligence Partner

William James Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing support

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Tech discounts

Training & development

Development opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Partner to join a leading defendant healthcare litigation team in Nottingham. The role focuses on advising NHS organisations, insurers and medical clients on complex and high-value claims.

You will manage high-stakes matters, develop client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth of the healthcare practice, while mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Established Clinical Negligence Partner / Legal Director / Senior Associate
• Significant experience in defendant clinical negligence
• Strong understanding of healthcare litigation and associated issues
• Experience acting for NHS organisations, insurers, healthcare providers or medical professionals
• A proven track record of managing complex and high-value claims
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• An established network and/or demonstrable ability to develop new work
• Excellent technical, drafting and advocacy skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• Leadership experience and the ability to support and develop junior colleagues
• The ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist healthcare practice

Responsibilities

• Advise NHS organisations, healthcare providers, insurers and medical organisations on complex clinical negligence matters
• Manage a varied caseload of high-value and technically challenging defendant clinical negligence claims
• Advise on complex healthcare disputes, investigations and related matters where appropriate
• Work closely with clients to develop effective and commercially focused strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing healthcare clients
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and referral relationships
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across related litigation, regulatory and insurance practices
• Support and develop junior lawyers within the team
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the wider healthcare practice
• Play an active role in the firm's business development and market profile

Job description

Clinical Negligence Partner – Nottingham – Competitive Package

A well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation in defendant clinical negligence and healthcare litigation is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Partner to join its growing team in Nottingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established healthcare lawyer to join a respected specialist practice, advising a diverse client base across the healthcare sector on complex and high-value matters.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on an existing practice, develop long-standing client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the firm's healthcare offering.

The Role:

• Advise NHS organisations, healthcare providers, insurers and medical organisations on complex clinical negligence matters
• Manage a varied caseload of high-value and technically challenging defendant clinical negligence claims
• Advise on complex healthcare disputes, investigations and related matters where appropriate
• Work closely with clients to develop effective and commercially focused strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing healthcare clients
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and referral relationships
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across related litigation, regulatory and insurance practices
• Support and develop junior lawyers within the team
• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the wider healthcare practice
• Play an active role in the firm's business development and market profile

About You:

• Established Clinical Negligence Partner / Legal Director / Senior Associate
• Significant experience in defendant clinical negligence
• A strong understanding of healthcare litigation and associated issues
• Experience acting for NHS organisations, insurers, healthcare providers or medical professionals
• A proven track record of managing complex and high-value claims
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• An established network and/or demonstrable ability to develop new work
• Excellent technical, drafting and advocacy skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• Leadership experience and the ability to support and develop junior colleagues
• The ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist healthcare practice

The Benefits:

• Competitive Partner remuneration package, reflecting experience and client following
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare options
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee wellbeing and support services
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym and lifestyle benefits
• Technology and employee discount schemes
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Strong opportunities for practice development and progression