Clinical Negligence Senior Associate

Weightmans; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking a qualified solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence team in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will manage complex claims, contribute to business development, and support junior lawyers while providing excellence in client service. This role offers exciting development opportunities in a supportive environment and aligns with the firm's values.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in clinical negligence law.
• Knowledge of CPR.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence cases.
• Conduct investigations to conclude claims.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and experts.

Skills

Excellent technical ability

Strong communication skills

Disciplined time management

Capacity to rigorously investigate

Ability to multi-task

Education

Qualified solicitor, 5+ year PQE

Job description

About your new role

Our specialist Clinical Negligence team covers all aspects of healthcare related areas of law and practice, including child law, clinical negligence, clinical governance, consent to treatment, healthcare advisory and mental health. We provide a supportive, proactive service based on a deep understanding of NHS procedures and the social/political background of public healthcare. Our expert team includes doctors and nurses among other health professionals, all with specialist medical knowledge in key areas.
The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients' needs as they evolve.

The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work.

The successful candidate(s) will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams' practices.

We provide a supportive environment in which to work hard.

Solicitor (or equivalent) to manage complex and high value defendant clinical negligence claims, develop junior lawyers, contribute to and lead client facing initiatives.

We pride ourselves on having excellent development opportunities for progression alongside a flexible working culture and are looking for NHS Resolution experienced talent to increase our offering across all aspects of Clinical Negligence / healthcare law.

Key responsibilities

• Manage case load of litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases
• Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim
• Liaise with various parties such as claimants and their solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
• Obtain documents and instruct experts
• PA role will come with an expectation of some more business development (BD) or operational (Ops) side of the business
• Complete MI procedures
• Adhere to client protocols
• Achieve financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and key progress indicators are adhered to
• Contribute to and lead client facing and business development initiatives
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

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About You

You will be a qualified solicitor, 5+ year PQE. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:

• Genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work
• Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
• Strong communication skills
• Disciplined time management and organisational skills
• Capacity to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approach

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE: The opportunities available are Legal positions. Candidates applying should possess relevant experience within the legal industry. Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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